2 Samuel 3:17

3:17 Abner advised ¹  the elders of Israel, “Previously you were wanting David to be your king. ² 

2 Samuel 5:2

5:2 In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the real leader in Israel. ³  The Lord said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel; you will rule over Israel.’”

¹ tn Heb “the word of Abner was with.”

² tn Heb “you were seeking David to be king over you.”

³ tn Heb “you were the one leading out and the one leading in Israel.”