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David Hamelech's Rise to Rule

By Chanameirakatz
  • David eulogises Shaul
    1059 BCE

    David eulogises Shaul

    David is informed by the Amaleki that Shaul has been killed by the Pelishtim.
  • David rules in Chevron
    1059 BCE

    David rules in Chevron

    David rules in Chevron for 7 years
  • Ishboshet Appointed king
    1059 BCE

    Ishboshet Appointed king

    Not everyone accepts David as king so Avner appoints Ishboshet to continue the line of Shaul.
  • Period: 1059 BCE to 1052 BCE

    From the death of Shaul until death of Ishboshet

  • All the tribes appoint David unanimously.
    1052 BCE

    All the tribes appoint David unanimously.

    All 12 tribes now accept David as King.