Now then bring it about, for the Lord has promised David, saying, ‘By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines, and from the hand of all their enemies.’”
2 Samuel 3:17 - 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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. 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. 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. |
Now then bring it about, for the Lord has promised David, saying, ‘By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines, and from the hand of all their enemies.’”
Now these are the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who gave him strong support in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.
but it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.
And now, behold, I know that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand.
Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah