Who was the son of Saul who was made king over the rest of Israel by Abner, the commander of Saul's army?
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Correct answer: Ish-bosheth
While David ruled Judah, Abner took Saul's son Ish-bosheth to Mahanaim and proclaimed him king over the northern tribes. This led to a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David.
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