2 Samuel 1 - 3

News of Saul's death reaches David in Ziklag.  He mourns the death of the king, and executes the messenger who claims responsibility for giving the king a fatal blow.  When one of Saul's descendants is named king, a battle ensues.  The battle is quickly decided, but further skirmishes continue to pit the family of Saul against the forces of David.  David's strength increases as Saul's influence decreases.  The transfer of power from Saul to David was anything but smooth.  Murder and mayhem characterized the day.