2 Samuel 3:12

The Message

Abner went ahead and sent personal messengers to David: “Make a deal with me and I’ll help bring the whole country of Israel over to you.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:14

He captured the hearts of everyone in Judah. They were unanimous in sending for the king: “Come back, you and all your servants.”

2 Samuel 3:11

Ish-Bosheth, cowed by Abner’s outburst, couldn’t say another word.

2 Samuel 3:13

“Great,” said David. “It’s a deal. But only on one condition: You’re not welcome here unless you bring Michal, Saul’s daughter, with you when you come to meet me.”

2 Samuel 3:21

Abner then said, “I’m ready. Let me go now to rally everyone in Israel for my master, the king. They’ll make a treaty with you, authorizing you to rule them however you see fit.” Abner was sent off with David’s blessing.

2 Samuel 3:38

The king spoke to his servants: “You realize, don’t you, that today a prince and hero fell victim of foul play in Israel? And I, though anointed king, was helpless to do anything about it. These sons of Zeruiah are too much for me. God, requite the criminal for his crime!”

Psalm 62:9

Man as such is smoke, woman as such, a mirage. Put them together, they’re nothing; two times nothing is nothing.