2 Samuel 3:17 - Catholic Public Domain Version

Likewise, Abner sent word to the elders of Israel, saying: "As much yesterday as the day before, you were seeking David, so that he might reign over you.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Abner talked with the seniors of Israel, saying, In times past you sought to make David king over you.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:

Common English Bible

Abner then sent word to Israel’s elders. “You’ve wanted David to be your king for some time now,” he said.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Abner also spoke to the ancients of Israel, saying: Both yesterday and the day before you sought for David that he might reign over you.

English Standard Version 2016

And Abner conferred with the elders of Israel, saying, “For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you.

2 Samuel 3:17 Tagairtí Cros

2 Samuel 3:18

Therefore, accomplish it now. For the Lord has spoken to David, saying: 'By the hand of my servant David, I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and of all their enemies.' "

1 Chronicles 11:10

These are the leaders of the strong men of David, who assisted him, so that he would become king over all of Israel, in accord with the word of the Lord, which he spoke to Israel.

Psalm 75:7

At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, those who were mounted on horseback have fallen asleep.

1 Samuel 24:20

For who, when he will have found his enemy, will release him along a good path? So may the Lord repay you for this good turn, because you have acted on my behalf this day.

1 Samuel 8:4

Therefore, all those greater by birth of Israel, having gathered together, went to Samuel at Ramah.