2 Samuel 3:17

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

biblegateway 2Sa 3:17

Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, "For some time you have wanted to make David your king.

biblegateway 2Sa 3:17

Now Abner had consultation with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.

biblegateway 2Sa 3:17

Meanwhile, Abner had consulted with the leaders of Israel. "For some time now," he told them, "you have wanted to make David your king.

biblegateway 2Sa 3:17

Abner got the elders of Israel together and said, "Only yesterday, it seems, you were looking for a way to make David your king.

SABDAweb 2Sa 3:17

Then Abner had a talk with the chief men of Israel, saying, In the past it was your desire to make David your king: so now, do it:

bibleoremus 2Sa 3:17

Abner sent word to the elders of Israel, saying, "For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you.

biblegateway 2Sa 3:17

Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, "In time past you were seeking for David to be king over you.

biblegateway 2Sa 3:17

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

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

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