◄ 2 Samuel 3:17 ►
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Good News Translation
Abner went to the leaders of Israel and said to them, "For a long time you have wanted David to be your king.

New Revised Standard Version
Abner sent word to the elders of Israel, saying, “For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you.

Contemporary English Version
Abner talked with the leaders of the tribes of Israel and told them, "You've wanted to make David your king for a long time now.

New American Bible
Abner then had a word with the elders of Israel: “For some time you have been wanting David as your king.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Abner also spoke to the ancients of Israel, saying: Both yesterday and the day before you sought for David that he might reign over you.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Abner also spoke to the ancients of Israel, saying: Both yesterday and the day before you sought for David that he might reign over you.

Context
Abner Joins David
…16And her husband followed her, weeping as far as Bahurim: and Abner said to him: Go and return. And he returned. 17Abner also spoke to the ancients of Israel, saying: Both yesterday and the day before you sought for David that he might reign over you.18Now then do it: because the Lord hath spoken to David, saying: By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hands of the Philistines, and of all their enemies.…
Cross References
1 Samuel 8:4
Then all the ancients of Israel being assembled came to Samuel to Ramatha.

2 Samuel 3:18
Now then do it: because the Lord hath spoken to David, saying: By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hands of the Philistines, and of all their enemies.

2 Samuel 3:16
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