¹⁰ to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan to Beer-sheba.”^{(A) 11} And Ishbaal^[a] could not answer Abner another word because he feared him.

¹² Abner sent messengers to David where he was,^[b] saying, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and I will give you my support to bring all Israel over to you.”