2 Samuel 3:17
King James Version (KJV)
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
In context
15 And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.
16 And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.
17 And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
18 Now then do it: for the LORD hath 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.
19 And Abner also spake 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 that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.
2 Samuel 3:17 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
- WEB World English Bible
- Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, “In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And the word of Abner was with the elders of Israel, saying, 'Heretofore ye have been seeking David for king over you,
- DBY Darby Translation
- Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David aforetime to be king over you;
- WBS Webster Bible
- And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you: