2 Samuel 3:17

New English Translation

Abner advised the elders of Israel, “Previously you were wanting David to be your king.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:18

Act now! For the Lord has said to David, ‘By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the Philistines and from all their enemies.’”

1 Chronicles 11:10

These were the leaders of David’s warriors who helped establish and stabilize his rule over all Israel, in accordance with the Lord’s word.

Psalm 75:7

For God is the judge! He brings one down and exalts another.

1 Samuel 24:20

Now look, I realize that you will in fact be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand.

1 Samuel 8:4

So all the elders of Israel gathered together and approached Samuel at Ramah.