The Eternal Kingdom

After King Saul and three of his sons are killed at the battle of Gilboa, the way seems open for David to assume the throne, but Abner crowns Ish-bosheth, the weak, fourth son of Saul to rule over the tribes north of Judah. When the elders of that tribe crown David king, the stage is set for civil war.

Assassinations and betrayals are the order of the day, finally leading to David becoming king of all Israel, although he is not implicated in any of the treachery.

However, it will be David's o...