2 Samuel 3:17 - Modern English Version

¹⁷ Abner had a word with the elders of Israel, “In days past, you were seeking David as king over you.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ 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

¹⁷ Abner talked with the seniors of Israel, saying, In times past you sought to make David king over you.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ 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

¹⁷ 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

¹⁷ 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.

2 Samuel 3:17 Tagairtí Cros

2 Samuel 3:18

So do it now, because the Lord said to David: By the hand of David, I will save My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of every enemy.”

1 Chronicles 11:10

Now these are the heads of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened him in his kingdom, along with all Israel, to establish him as king according to the word of the Lord to Israel.

Psalm 75:7

But God is the Judge; He puts down one and exalts another.

1 Samuel 24:20

Now, behold, I know that you will surely be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand.

1 Samuel 8:4

And all the elders of Israel gathered together and they came to Samuel at Ramah.