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2 Samuel 3:17
“Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.”
Verse in context — 2 Samuel 3
Ishbosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Paltiel the son of Laish.
Her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, "Go! Return!" and he returned.
Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.
Now then do it; for Yahweh has spoken of David, saying, 'By the hand of my servant David, I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.
Abner also spoke in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and to the whole house of Benjamin.
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David’s reign as king, his triumphs and failures, and God’s covenant with him.
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