Avner questions whether he is in charge of the Dogs for Yehuda that he should be so disrespected by Ish-boshes

Avner consolidates his power; Ish-Boshes accuses him of sinning with Shaul's widow

A continuation of the listing of Dovid's wives and lineage

Dovid's power and influence grows; we learn about the births of Amnon, Kilav and Avshalom

Yoav calls Avner out for starting things but agrees to a truce; both armies quickly separate.

Yoav & Avishai pick up the chase of Avner to avenge their brother's death; Shevet Binyamin reinforces Avner

After trying unsuccessfully to get Asahel to turn away, Avner stabs him in the fifth rib, killing instantly

Asahel, the brother of Yoav & Avishai, gives chase after Avner using superhuman speed

The duel escalates into killing and a full scale battle erupts between the 2 armies

Avner proposes that Yoav and his soldiers engage in a duel