2 Samuel 3:10-12

English Standard Version

¹⁰ to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, ^(A)from Dan to Beersheba.” ¹¹ And Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.

¹² And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf,^[a] saying, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and behold, my hand shall be with you to bring over all Israel to you.”