And now do; for Jehovah said to David, saying, By the hand of David my servant I saved my people from the hand of the rovers, and from the hand of all their enemies.
2 Samuel 3:17 - Julia E. Smith Translation 1876 And a word of Abner was with the old men of Israel, saying, Also yesterday also the third day ye were seeking David for 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. |
And now do; for Jehovah said to David, saying, By the hand of David my servant I saved my people from the hand of the rovers, and from the hand of all their enemies.
And these the heads, strong ones, which were to David, strengthening themselves with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to cause him to reign according to the word of Jehovah upon Israel.
And now, behold, I knew that thou wilt reign king, and the kingdom of Israel being set up in thy hand.
And all the old men of Israel will gather together and will come to Samuel to Ramah; .