2 Samuel 2:11-13

Good News Translation

¹¹ and he ruled in Hebron over Judah for seven and a half years.

War between Israel and Judah

¹² Abner and the officials of Ishbosheth went from Mahanaim to the city of Gibeon. ¹³ Joab, whose mother was Zeruiah, and David's other officials met them at the pool, where they all sat down, one group on one side of the pool and the other group on the opposite side.