2 Samuel 2:11-13

New Living Translation

¹¹ David made Hebron his capital, and he ruled as king of Judah for seven and a half years.

War between Israel and Judah

¹² One day Abner led Ishbosheth’s troops from Mahanaim to Gibeon. ¹³ About the same time, Joab son of Zeruiah led David’s troops out and met them at the pool of Gibeon. The two groups sat down there, facing each other from opposite sides of the pool.