2 Samuel 3:17

New International Reader's Version

Abner talked with the elders of Israel. He said, “For some time you have wanted to make David your king.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:18

Now do it! The Lord made a promise to David. He said, ‘I will rescue my people Israel from the power of the Philistines. I will also rescue them from all their enemies. I will rescue them through my servant David.’ ”

1 Chronicles 11:10

The chiefs of David’s mighty warriors and the whole community of Israel helped David greatly. They helped him become king over the entire land. That’s exactly what the Lord had promised him.

Psalm 75:7

God is the one who judges. He says to one person, “You are guilty.” To another he says, “You are not guilty.”

1 Samuel 24:20

I know for sure that you will be king. I know that the kingdom of Israel will be made secure under your control.

1 Samuel 8:4

So all the elders of Israel gathered together. They came to Samuel at Ramah.