1:1–3:5 David ascends to the kingship of Judah. 1:1 the death of Saul. Second Samuel 1:1–14 begins where 1 Sam. 31:1–13 ends, with the death of Saul (cf. 1 Chr. 10:1–12). Amalekites. The mention of these people serves as a reminder of David’s obedience to the Lord (1 Sam. 30:1–31) and Saul’s disobedience (1 Sam. 15:1–33). See note on Ex. 17:8–16. Ziklag. See notes on 1 Sam. 27:6; 30:1. This town was not so completely sacked and destroyed that David and his 600 men with their families could not stay