Winning the War Prayer

Background: After the mourning period of Saul was over David starts his reign as King. However, his kingdom starts with division.

2 Sam. 2:1-7 “David inquired of the Lord…”
2 Sam. 2:7-11 “But Abner the son of Ner, commander of Saul’s army…”
2 Sam. 2:12-3:1 “Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; and David grew steadily stronger, but the house of Saul grew weaker continually.”
2 Sam 5:1-25 “When the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek out David…”