The two generals who killed a holder of this position two years into his reign had their hands and feet cut off by a later holder. The second holder of this position, Ish-bosheth, ascended to the throne after his father committed suicide at the Battle of Gilboa following a witch’s prophecy of his death. A holder of this position borrowed the advice of Lemuel’s mother to not spend strength on women who “ruin” holders of this position. Nathan informed a holder of this position that his son, (*) Adonijah, planned to usurp him. Rehoboam and Jeroboam I were the first rulers following the dissolution of this position. The prophet Samuel was sent to find the next holder of this position among Jesse’s children. During a battle with Philistines, a future holder of this position used a sling to slay an opponent. For 10 points, name this position held by Saul and David in the Bible. ■END■
ANSWER: kings of Israel [accept kings of Judah; prompt on kings]
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