2 Samuel 3:17 - The Message17-18 Abner got the elders of Israel together and said, “Only yesterday, it seems, you were looking for a way to make David your king. So do it—now! For God has given the go-ahead on David: ‘By my servant David’s hand, I’ll save my people Israel from the oppression of the Philistines and all their other enemies.’” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you: See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 Abner talked with the seniors of Israel, saying, In times past you sought to make David king over you. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you: See the chapterCommon English Bible17 Abner then sent word to Israel’s elders. “You’ve wanted David to be your king for some time now,” he said. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version17 Likewise, Abner sent word to the elders of Israel, saying: "As much yesterday as the day before, you were seeking David, so that he might reign over you. See the chapter |