1;  During the war David still waxes stronger.
  2;  Six sons are born to him in Hebron.
  6;  Abner, displeased with Ish-bosheth,
  7;  revolts to David.
 13;  David requires as a condition to bring him his wife Michal.
 17;  Abner, having communed with the Israelites, is feasted by
     David, and dismissed.
 22;  Joab returning from battle, is displeased with the king,
     and kills Abner.
 28;  David curses Joab;
 31;  and mourns for Abner.

 * long war.
  1Ki 14:30  15:16,32 
 * between.
  Ge 3:15  Ps 45:3-5  Mt 10:35,36  Ga 5:17  Eph 6:12 
 * David waxed.
  2:17  Es 6:13  Job 8:7  17:9  Ps 84:7  Pr 4:18,19  Da 2:34,35,44,45 
  Re 6:2