Ishbosheth couldn’t respond to a single word, because he was afraid of Abner.
‘I, the Lord, will transfer the kingship from Saul’s family and establish David’s throne over Israel and Judah from Dan to Beersheba.’ ”
Then Abner sent messengers to David to speak on his behalf. “Who owns this country?” he asked. “Make an agreement with me,” he said. “I’ll support you and bring all Israel to you.”
You made the land quake. You split it wide open. Heal the cracks in it because it is falling apart.