2 Samuel 3:17

New American Bible - revised edition

Abner then had a word with the elders of Israel: “For some time you have been wanting David as your king.

Cross References

1 Samuel 8:4

Therefore all the elders of Israel assembled and went to Samuel at Ramah

2 Samuel 3:18

Now take action, for the Lord has said of David: By David my servant I will save my people Israel from the power of the Philistines and from the power of all their enemies.”

1 Samuel 24:20

For if someone comes upon an enemy, do they send them graciously on their way? So may the Lord reward you graciously for what you have done this day.

1 Chronicles 11:10

These were David’s chief warriors who, together with all Israel, supported him in his reign in order to make him king, according to the Lord’s word concerning Israel.

Psalm 75:7

For judgment comes not from east or from west, not from the wilderness or the mountains,