2 Samuel 3:21

New International Reader's Version

Then Abner said to David, “Let me go right now. I’ll gather together all the Israelites for you. After all, you are now my king and master. The people can make a covenant with you. Then you can rule over everyone you want to.” So David sent Abner away. And he went in peace.

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:9

There Abner made Ish-Bosheth king over Gilead, Ashuri and Jezreel. He also made him king over Ephraim, Benjamin and other areas of Israel.

2 Samuel 3:10

I’ll take the kingdom away from Saul’s royal house. I’ll set up the throne of David’s kingdom over Israel and Judah. He will rule from Dan all the way to Beersheba.”

2 Samuel 3:12

Then Abner sent messengers to David to speak for him. They said, “Who will rule over this land? Make a covenant with me. Then I’ll help you bring all the Israelites over to your side.”

2 Samuel 3:20

Abner had 20 men with him. They came to David at Hebron. So David prepared a feast for Abner and his men.

2 Samuel 5:3

All the elders of Israel came to see King David at Hebron. There the king made a covenant with them in front of the Lord. They anointed David as king over Israel.

1 Kings 11:37

But I will make you king over Israel. You will rule over everything your heart desires. So you will be the king of Israel.

Psalm 20:4

May he give you what your heart wishes for. May he make all your plans succeed.

Philippians 2:21

All the others are looking out for their own interests. They are not looking out for the interests of Jesus Christ.