2 Samuel 3:17

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 3:17

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Likewise, Abner sent word to the elders of Israel, saying: "As much yesterday as the day before, you were seeking David, so that he might reign over you.

ERV

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

NHEB

Abner advised the elders of Israel, saying, "For some time you have wanted David to be king over you.

SMT

And a word of Abner was with the old men of Israel, saying, Also yesterday also the third day ye were seeking David for king over you.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 3:17

AndAbnerH74Proper Name MasculinehadcommunicationH1961VerbwiththeeldersH2205AdjectiveofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine sayingH559VerbYesoughtH1245VerbforDavidH1732Proper Name MasculineintimesH8543Adverb pastH8032AdverbtobekingH4428Noun Masculineoveryou

Commentary for 2 Samuel 3:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 3:17

Summary

Military leader persuades elders regarding past preferences

Place

Israel

Event

Elders persuaded via reminders

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC