And he could no further answer Abner, a word,—because he feared him.
by turning over the kingdom from the house of Saul,—and establishing the throne of David, over Israel and over Judah, from Dan, even unto Beer-sheba.
So Abner sent messengers unto David, on the spot, saying—Whose, is the land? Saying also —Solemnise thy covenant with me; and lo! my hand, shall be with thee, to bring round unto thee, all Israel.
Thou hast shaken the land—hast rent it, Heal thou the fractures thereof—for it hath tottered: