God tells David to return to Judah, to the city of Hebron where the men anointed him king over Judah.  Saul’s commander, Abner, makes Ishbosheth king over the northern tribes of Israel, and the two sides confront each other in a bloody battle.  As the men of Judah pursue him, “Abner called to Joab and said, “Shall the sword devour forever? Do…