But David said to Abishai, “Don’t kill him! Who can extend his hand against the Lord’s chosen one and remain guiltless?”

David and four hundred men continued the pursuit, but two hundred men who were too exhausted to cross the Wadi Besor stayed there.

God will severely judge Abner if I do not do for David exactly what the Lord has promised him,

David’s power grew steadily, for the Lord God who commands armies was with him.

David took the golden shields that belonged to Hadadezer’s servants and brought them to Jerusalem.

Mephibosheth was living in Jerusalem, for he was a regular guest at the king’s table. But both his feet were crippled.

So the messenger departed. When he arrived, he informed David of all the news that Joab had sent with him.

But when Absalom pressed him, he sent Amnon and all the king’s sons along with him.

He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and to his descendants forever!”

King David was very old; even when they covered him with blankets, he could not get warm.

But King Solomon will be empowered and David’s dynasty will endure permanently before the Lord.”

He also made two doors out of wood from evergreens; each door had two folding leaves.

Omri and all Israel went up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.

Ahab sent messengers to all the Israelites and had the prophets assemble at Mount Carmel.

So they yelled louder and, in accordance with their prescribed ritual, mutilated themselves with swords and spears until their bodies were covered with blood.

This is what she wrote: “Observe a time of fasting and seat Naboth in front of the people.

He replied, “Don’t be afraid, for our side outnumbers them.”

Later King Ben Hadad of Syria assembled his entire army and attacked and besieged Samaria.

This is exactly what happened to him. The people trampled him to death in the city gate.

Elisha just stared at him until Hazael became uncomfortable. Then the prophet started crying.