2 Samuel 3 17
Abner spoke with the elders of Israel and said, “For a while now you have wanted to have David as your king.
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NAS 2 Samuel 3:17Now Abner had a consultation with the elders of Israel, saying, “In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
ERV 2 Samuel 3:17Abner sent this message to the leaders of Israel. He said, “For a long time you have wanted to make David your king.
AMP 2 Samuel 3:17Abner talked with the seniors of Israel, saying, In times past you sought to make David king over you.