And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.
To transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beer-sheba.
And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? saying also, Make your league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with you, to bring about all Israel unto you.
You have made the earth to tremble; you have broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shakes.