Volume 1, 2009
A History of the Hebrew Monarchy; with Afterthoughts
Pages 79-116
Chapter III. Reign of David
David, king in Hebron.—Battle near Gibeon.—Murder of Abner.—Jerusalem.—State of Hebrew industry.—Conquest of Moab.—First war with the Zobahites.
—Conquest of Edom.—Prosperity of David.—Ammonite war.—Destruction of the Ammonites.—Career of Absalom.—Death of Absalom.—Disgrace of Mephibosheth.—
Immolation of Saul’s descendants.—The pestilence.—Conspiracy of Adonijah.—Death of David.