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1059 BCE
David eulogises Shaul
David is informed by the Amaleki that Shaul has been killed by the Pelishtim. -
1059 BCE
David rules in Chevron
David rules in Chevron for 7 years -
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
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1052 BCE
All the tribes appoint David unanimously.
All 12 tribes now accept David as King.