Categories Discussions Prophets and Writings 2nd Samuel 2 — ‘gory details’ of how David becomes king Post author By Daniel Post date June 26, 2010 David is anointed king of Yehudah (Judah), but he must now fight the house of Saul for control of all the tribes. Tags 2nd Samuel, Abner, David, Hebron, Ish-Bosheth, Ishba'al, Jabesh-Gilead, Jacob/Yaakov, Mahanaim, Yoab/Joab