Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner because he was afraid of him.
to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and establish the throne of David over Israel and Judah from Dan to Beer-sheba.”
Abner sent messengers as his representatives to say to David, “Whose land is it? Make your covenant with me, and you can be certain I am on your side to hand all Israel over to you.”
You have shaken the land and split it open. Heal its fissures, for it shudders.