And Ishbaal could not answer Abner another word because he feared him.
to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan to Beer-sheba.”
Abner sent messengers to David where he was, saying, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and I will give you my support to bring all Israel over to you.”
You have caused the land to quake; you have torn it open; repair the cracks in it, for it is tottering.