# #268 | 2 Samuel ch.3 - Reconciliation or Assassination?

From **The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel** by R Alex Israel.

- **Published:** Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:32:00 GMT
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<p>Avner argues with the King, Ish-Boshet, and as he realizes that the northern faction led by Sauls' son, is weakening, he decides to capitalize on the moment and create a coalition with King David.</p><p>However Yoav, David's general, has a vendetta with Avner (Avner had killed Yoav's brother) and he murders Avner.</p><p>Now the peace deal is severely jeopardized. Will David manage to salvage the peace and reunite the kingdom under his rule?</p>