Now Abnerhadconsultationwith the eldersof Israel,saying,"In timespastyou were seekingfor Davidto be kingoveryou.
"Nowthen, do[it]! For the LORDhas spokenof David,saying,By the handof My servantDavidI will saveMy peopleIsraelfrom the handof the Philistinesand from the handof alltheir enemies.'"
Now theseare the headsof the mightymenwhomDavidhad, who gavehim strongsupportin his kingdom,togetherwith allIsrael,to makehim king,according to the wordof the LORDconcerningIsrael.
But Godis the Judge;He putsdownoneand exaltsanother.
"Now,behold,I knowthat you will surelybe king,and that the kingdomof Israelwill be establishedin your hand.
Then allthe eldersof Israelgatheredtogether and cameto Samuelat Ramah;