In the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 4, Ishbosheth (the current King of Israel and son of the late Saul) learns of Abner's death. He was afraid and alarmed the people of Israel.
Two of David's men set out for Ishbosheth's house and, gaining access in the middle of the day, found Ishbosheth inside and killed him. They cut off his head, and walked back home. They presented the head to David.
David seethed with anger, saying they had murdered an innocent man while he slept, and then ordered their own death.
He had the head of Ishbosheth brought to Abner's tomb, where it was then buried.
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