2 Samuel 3:17

Contemporary English Version 1995

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.

Cross References

1 Samuel 8:4

One day the nation's leaders came to Samuel at Ramah

2 Samuel 3:18

So do it! After all, God said he would use his servant David to rescue his people Israel from their enemies, especially from the Philistines.”

1 Samuel 24:20

I realize now that you will be the next king, and a powerful king at that.

1 Chronicles 11:10

The Lord had promised that David would become king, and so everyone in Israel gave David their support. Certain warriors also helped keep his kingdom strong.

Psalm 75:7

You are the one who judges. You can take away power and give it to others.