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10 specifically, to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and to establish the throne of David over Israel and over Judah from Dan to Beersheba!” 11 And Ish-Bosheth was no longer able to answer[a] Abner because he feared him.[b]

Abner Pledges Support for David

12 Abner sent messengers to David where he was,[c] saying, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me![d] Look, my hand is with you to bring all of Israel over to you!”

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 3:11 Literally “return a word to”
  2. 2 Samuel 3:11 Literally “because of his fearing him”
  3. 2 Samuel 3:12 Literally “under him”
  4. 2 Samuel 3:12 Literally “cut your covenant with me”