Ish-botheth’s position as ruler of the eleven tribes became much weaker after the death of Abner, and he was eventually murdered by two of his own captains. These men also made the mistake of misjudging David’s character. They too thought that David would rejoice at the death of Israel’s king and brought the king’s head to David. They hoped to be greatly rewarded, but they suffered the same fate as the Amalekite who claimed to have killed Saul. David shows it is more important to do God's commandments, and desire for their fulfilment, than to follow the desires of this world.
Ish-botheth’s position as ruler of the eleven tribes became much weaker after the death of Abner, and he was eventually murdered by two of his own captains. These men also made the mistake of misjudging David’s character. They too thought that David would rejoice at the death of Israel’s king and brought the king’s head to David. They hoped to be greatly rewarded, but they suffered the same fate as the Amalekite who claimed to have killed Saul. David shows it is more important to do God's commandments, and desire for their fulfilment, than to follow the desires of this world.