Ishbosheth didn't dare to say anything else to Abner because he was frightened of him.
I will hand over the kingdom from Saul's dynasty, and help set up David's rule over Israel and Judah, from Dan to Beersheba.”
Then Abner sent messengers to speak for him to David, saying, “Who does the country belong to anyway? Make an agreement with me, and you can be sure I'll be on your side to have all of Israel follow you.”
You have sent earthquakes on our land and split it apart. Now heal the cracks, for the land is still having tremors.