2 Samuel 3:17-19

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The Assassination of Abner

¹⁷ Abner conferred with the elders of Israel: ‘In the past you wanted David to be king over you. ¹⁸ Now take action, because the Lord has spoken concerning David: “Through my servant David I will save my people Israel from the power of the Philistines and the power of all Israel’s enemies.” ’

¹⁹ Abner also informed the Benjaminites and went to Hebron to inform David about all that was agreed on by Israel and the whole house of Benjamin.^(A)