3 David also brought up his men that were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns of Hebron.
4 Then the men of Judah came and there anointed David king over the house of Judah. Then they told David saying, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”
5 So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, “Blessed are you of Adonai for showing this kindness to Saul your lord, by burying him.
6 So now may Adonai show you kindness and faithfulness; and I also will show you goodness because you have done this thing.
7 Now therefore, be strong and brave, for Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”
8 Now Abner son of Ner, Saul’s army commander, had taken Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, and brought him over to Mahanaim.
9 Then he made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.