2 Samuel 3:17 | Bible Study Tools

And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past [to be] king over you:

And Abner ^{H74} had communication ^{H1961}^{H1697} with the elders ^{H2205} of Israel ^{H3478}, saying ^{H559}, Ye sought ^{H1245} for David ^{H1732} in times ^{H8543} past ^{H8032} to be king ^{H4428} over you:

Then Avner conferred with the leaders of Isra'el. He said, "In the past, you wanted David to be king over you.

Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king.

And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:

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