So now do it! For Adonai has spoken of David saying, ‘By the hand of My servant David I will deliver My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of all their enemies.’”
2 Samuel 3:17 - Tree of Life Version Now Abner had a word with the elders of Israel saying, “In times past you wanted David to be 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. |
So now do it! For Adonai has spoken of David saying, ‘By the hand of My servant David I will deliver My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of all their enemies.’”
Now these were chiefs of David’s mighty men, who strongly supported him in his kingdom, together with all Israel to make him king, according to the word of Adonai, over Israel.
For exaltation comes not from the east nor from the west, nor even from the desert.
Now behold, I know for certain that you will be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will rise in your hand.
Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah,