2 Samuel 3:12

New American Bible - revised edition

Then Abner sent messengers to David in Telam, where he was at the moment, to say, “Make a covenant with me, and you have me on your side, to bring all Israel over to you.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:14

Also say to Amasa: ‘Are you not my bone and flesh? May God do thus to me, and more, if you do not become commander of my army permanently in place of Joab.’”

2 Samuel 19:41

Finally the king crossed over to Gilgal, accompanied by Chimham. Israel and Judah Quarrel. All of the people of Judah and half of the people of Israel had escorted the king across.

2 Samuel 19:6

So Joab went to the king’s residence and said: “Though they saved your life and your sons’ and daughters’ lives, and the lives of your wives and your concubines, you have put all your servants to shame today

2 Samuel 3:11

Ishbaal was no longer able to say a word to Abner, he feared him so. Abner and David Reconciled.

2 Samuel 3:13

He replied, “Good, I will make a covenant with you. But one thing I require of you. You must not appear before me unless you bring back Michal, Saul’s daughter, when you come to present yourself to me.”

2 Samuel 3:21

Then Abner said to David, “I will now go to assemble all Israel for my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with you; you will then be king over all whom you wish to rule.” So David let Abner go on his way in peace. Death of Abner.

2 Samuel 3:27

When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside within the city gate to speak with him privately. There he stabbed him in the abdomen, and he died for the blood of Asahel, Joab’s brother.

2 Samuel 3:38

The king then said to his servants: “Do you not know that a prince, a great man, has fallen today in Israel.

Psalm 62:9

Trust God at all times, my people! Pour out your hearts to God our refuge! Selah