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David's rise to power is marked by Abner's defection and subsequent death at the hands of Joab.

David begins to gain power as Abner defects to him, but Abner is then killed by Joab. Producers for this Episode: None Become a Producer: givesendgo.com/basicinstructionsbeforeleavingearth $25 and up: Associate Executive Producer $50 and up: Executive Producer Contact us: basicinstructionspodcast@gmail.com

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