As uncle of Saul he was present when David brought in the head of Goliath I Samuel 17:55-58
He is taunted by David for not protecting King Saul I Samuel 26:5-25
After Saul's death he sets up Ishbosheth as king of Israel to block David II Samuel 2:5-9
At a truce with Joab a contest becomes a war II Samuel 2:12-17
He is pursued by Asahel, Joab's brother, but kills him II Samuel 2:18-24
Asks Joab for another truce II Samuel 2:25-32
He quarrels with Ishbosheth over a concubine II Samuel 3:6-11
He joins David and is feasted by him II Samuel 3:12-21
He is treacherously killed by Joab II Samuel 3:22-39
