¹¹ And he could no longer respond a word to Abner, because he was afraid of him.

¹² Then Abner sent messengers to David in his place, saying, “Whose is the land? Cut your covenant with me, and behold, my hand shall be with you to turn all Israel over to you.” ¹³ And he said, “Good! I will cut a covenant with you, but I ask one thing of you, ^[a]namely, ^(A)you shall not see my face unless you ^(B)first bring Michal, Saul’s daughter, when you come to see my face.”