How does Abner’s growing frustration with Ish-bosheth expose weakness in Saul’s remaining leadership?
How Abner’s Growing Frustration with Ish-bosheth Exposes Weakness in Saul’s Remaining Leadership The political situation in ancient Israel after the death of King Saul was fragile and unstable. While David was anointed king over Judah in Hebron, the northern tribes followed Ish-bosheth, Saul’s surviving son. However, Ish-bosheth’s authority was largely…