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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
2 Samuel 3:17
Then had Abner, speech, with the elders of Israel, saying, - In times past, ye were seeking David, to be king over you.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Abner conferred with the elders of Israel: “In the past you wanted David to be king over you.
Abner conferred with the elders of Israel: “In the past you wanted David to be king over you.
Hebrew Names Version
Aviner had communication with the Zakenim of Yisra'el, saying, In times past you sought for David to be king over you:
Aviner had communication with the Zakenim of Yisra'el, saying, In times past you sought for David to be king over you:
King James Version
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
Lexham English Bible
The word of Abner came to the elders of Israel, saying, "For quite some time you were seeking David as king over you.
The word of Abner came to the elders of Israel, saying, "For quite some time you were seeking David as king over you.
English Standard Version
And Abner conferred with the elders of Israel, saying, "For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you.
And Abner conferred with the elders of Israel, saying, "For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you.
New Century Version
Abner sent this message to the elders of Israel: "You have been wanting to make David your king.
Abner sent this message to the elders of Israel: "You have been wanting to make David your king.
New English Translation
Abner advised the elders of Israel, "Previously you were wanting David to be your king.
Abner advised the elders of Israel, "Previously you were wanting David to be your king.
Amplified Bible
Abner talked with the elders (tribal leaders) of Israel, saying, "In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
Abner talked with the elders (tribal leaders) of Israel, saying, "In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
New American Standard Bible
Now Abner had a consultation with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
Now Abner had a consultation with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Abner had communication with the Elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for Dauid in times past, that he might be your King.
And Abner had communication with the Elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for Dauid in times past, that he might be your King.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now Abner had consultation with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
Now Abner had consultation with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
Contemporary English Version
Abner talked with the leaders of the tribes of Israel and told them, "You've wanted to make David your king for a long time now.
Abner talked with the leaders of the tribes of Israel and told them, "You've wanted to make David your king for a long time now.
Complete Jewish Bible
Then Avner conferred with the leaders of Isra'el. He said, "In the past, you wanted David to be king over you.
Then Avner conferred with the leaders of Isra'el. He said, "In the past, you wanted David to be king over you.
Darby Translation
Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David aforetime to be king over you;
Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David aforetime to be king over you;
Easy-to-Read Version
Abner sent this message to the leaders of Israel. He said, "For a long time you have wanted to make David your king.
Abner sent this message to the leaders of Israel. He said, "For a long time you have wanted to make David your king.
George Lamsa Translation
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying. You have sought for David in times past to be king over you;
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying. You have sought for David in times past to be king over you;
Good News Translation
Abner went to the leaders of Israel and said to them, "For a long time you have wanted David to be your king.
Abner went to the leaders of Israel and said to them, "For a long time you have wanted David to be your king.
Literal Translation
And the word of Abner was with the elders of Israel, saying, Before now you have been seeking David for king over you.
And the word of Abner was with the elders of Israel, saying, Before now you have been seeking David for king over you.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Abner talked with the Elders in Israel, and sayde: Youre myndes haue bene set afore tyme and longe a goo vpon Dauid, that he mighte be kynge ouer you,
And Abner talked with the Elders in Israel, and sayde: Youre myndes haue bene set afore tyme and longe a goo vpon Dauid, that he mighte be kynge ouer you,
American Standard Version
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:
Bible in Basic English
Then Abner had a talk with the chief men of Israel, saying, In the past it was your desire to make David your king: so now, do it:
Then Abner had a talk with the chief men of Israel, saying, In the past it was your desire to make David your king: so now, do it:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying: Ye sought for Dauid in times past, that he might be your king:
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying: Ye sought for Dauid in times past, that he might be your king:
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying: 'In times past ye sought for David to be king over you;
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying: 'In times past ye sought for David to be king over you;
King James Version (1611)
And Abner had communication with the Elders of Israel, saying, Yee sought for Dauid in times past, to be king ouer you.
And Abner had communication with the Elders of Israel, saying, Yee sought for Dauid in times past, to be king ouer you.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Abenner spoke to the elders of Israel, saying, In former days ye sought David to reign over you;
And Abenner spoke to the elders of Israel, saying, In former days ye sought David to reign over you;
English Revised Version
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:
Berean Standard Bible
Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, "In the past you sought David as your king.
Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, "In the past you sought David as your king.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Also Abner brouyte in a word to the eldere men of Israel, and seide, Bothe yistirdai and the thridde dai ago ye souyten Dauid, that he schulde regne on you.
Also Abner brouyte in a word to the eldere men of Israel, and seide, Bothe yistirdai and the thridde dai ago ye souyten Dauid, that he schulde regne on you.
Young's Literal Translation
And the word of Abner was with the elders of Israel, saying, `Heretofore ye have been seeking David for king over you,
And the word of Abner was with the elders of Israel, saying, `Heretofore ye have been seeking David for king over you,
Update Bible Version
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past you sought for David to be king over you:
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past you sought for David to be king over you:
Webster's Bible Translation
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past [to be] king over you:
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past [to be] king over you:
World English Bible
Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past you sought for David to be king over you:
Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past you sought for David to be king over you:
New King James Version
Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, "In time past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, "In time past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
New Living Translation
Meanwhile, Abner had consulted with the elders of Israel. "For some time now," he told them, "you have wanted to make David your king.
Meanwhile, Abner had consulted with the elders of Israel. "For some time now," he told them, "you have wanted to make David your king.
New Life Bible
Now Abner spoke with the leaders of Israel, saying, "In times past you wanted David to be your king.
Now Abner spoke with the leaders of Israel, saying, "In times past you wanted David to be your king.
New Revised Standard
Abner sent word to the elders of Israel, saying, "For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you.
Abner sent word to the elders of Israel, saying, "For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Abner also spoke to the ancients of Israel, saying: Both yesterday and the day before you sought for David that he might reign over you.
Abner also spoke to the ancients of Israel, saying: Both yesterday and the day before you sought for David that he might reign over you.
Revised Standard Version
And Abner conferred with the elders of Israel, saying, "For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you.
And Abner conferred with the elders of Israel, saying, "For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you.
THE MESSAGE
Abner got the elders of Israel together and said, "Only yesterday, it seems, you were looking for a way to make David your king. So do it—now! For God has given the go-ahead on David: ‘By my servant David's hand, I'll save my people Israel from the oppression of the Philistines and all their other enemies.'"
Abner got the elders of Israel together and said, "Only yesterday, it seems, you were looking for a way to make David your king. So do it—now! For God has given the go-ahead on David: ‘By my servant David's hand, I'll save my people Israel from the oppression of the Philistines and all their other enemies.'"
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now Abner had consultation with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
Now Abner had consultation with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
Contextual Overview
7 Now, Saul, had a concubine, whose name, was Rizpah daughter of Aiah, - and Ish-bosheth said unto Abner, Why, wentest thou in, unto my father's concubine? 8 And it provoked Abner greatly, on account of the words of Ish-bosheth, and he said - Am I, the head of the dogs, that pertain unto Judah? To-day, would I deal in lovingkindness with the house of Saul thy father, towards his brethren, and towards his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, - and yet thou hast charged upon me the transgression of the woman, today. 9 So, may God do unto Abner, and, so, may he add to him, - if, as Yahweh hath sworn unto David, even so, I deal not with him; 10 by turning over the kingdom from the house of Saul, - and establishing the throne of David, over Israel and over Judah, from Dan, even unto Beer-sheba. 11 And he could no further answer Abner, a word, - because he feared him. 12 So Abner sent messengers unto David, on the spot, saying - Whose, is the land? Saying also - Solemnise thy covenant with me; and lo! my hand, shall be with thee, to bring round unto thee, all Israel. 13 And he said - Good! I, will solemnise with thee a covenant, - but, one thing, must I ask of thee, saying - Thou shalt not see my face, except thou have brought in Michal, Saul's daughter, when thou comest to see my face. 14 And David sent messengers unto Ish-bosheth son of Saul, saying, - Give up my wife, Michal, whom I espoused to myself, for a hundred foreskins of Philistines. 15 So Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her husband, - from Paltiel, son of Laish. 16 And her husband went along with her, weeping as he went behind her, as far as Behurim, - when Abner said unto him - Go, return. And he returned.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
in times past: Heb. both yesterday and the third day, 2 Samuel 3:17
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 24:20 - I know well 1 Chronicles 11:10 - to make Psalms 75:7 - he putteth
Cross-References
Genesis 3:2
And the woman said unto the serpent, - Of the fruit of the trees of the garden, we may eat;
And the woman said unto the serpent, - Of the fruit of the trees of the garden, we may eat;
Genesis 3:3
but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said Ye shall not eat of it neither shall ye touch it, - lest ye die.
but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said Ye shall not eat of it neither shall ye touch it, - lest ye die.
Genesis 3:5
For God doth know, that in the day ye eat thereof, then shall your eyes be opened, - and ye shall become like God, knowing good and evil.
For God doth know, that in the day ye eat thereof, then shall your eyes be opened, - and ye shall become like God, knowing good and evil.
Genesis 3:6
And, when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was desirable to the eyes and the tree was pleasant to make one knowing, then took she of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and she gave to her husband also, along with her, and he did eat.
And, when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was desirable to the eyes and the tree was pleasant to make one knowing, then took she of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and she gave to her husband also, along with her, and he did eat.
Genesis 3:7
Then were opened the eyes of them both, and they knew that, naked, they were, - so they tacked together fig-leaves, and made for themselves girdles,
Then were opened the eyes of them both, and they knew that, naked, they were, - so they tacked together fig-leaves, and made for themselves girdles,
Genesis 3:9
And Yahweh God called unto the man, - and said to him, Where art thou?
And Yahweh God called unto the man, - and said to him, Where art thou?
Genesis 3:11
And he said, Who told thee that, naked, thou wast? Of the tree whereof I commanded thee not to eat, hast thou eaten?
And he said, Who told thee that, naked, thou wast? Of the tree whereof I commanded thee not to eat, hast thou eaten?
Genesis 3:13
Then said Yahweh God to the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, the serpent, deceived me, so I did eat.
Then said Yahweh God to the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, the serpent, deceived me, so I did eat.
Genesis 3:14
Then said Yahweh God unto the serpent - Because thou hast done this, Accursed, art thou above every tame-beast, and above every wild-beast of the field, - on thy belly, shall thou go, and dust, shalt thou eat all the days of thy life.
Then said Yahweh God unto the serpent - Because thou hast done this, Accursed, art thou above every tame-beast, and above every wild-beast of the field, - on thy belly, shall thou go, and dust, shalt thou eat all the days of thy life.
Genesis 3:16
Unto the woman, he said, I will, increase, thy pain of pregnancy, In pain, shalt thou year children, - Yet, unto thy husband, shall be thy hinging, Though, he, rule over thee.
Unto the woman, he said, I will, increase, thy pain of pregnancy, In pain, shalt thou year children, - Yet, unto thy husband, shall be thy hinging, Though, he, rule over thee.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel,.... Had a conference with the chiefs of the several tribes about the affairs of the kingdom:
saying, ye sought for David in time past [to be] king over you; that is, at the death of Saul, and not before; for it was pretty generally known throughout the kingdom that David was anointed by Samuel and Saul himself had declared that he knew the kingdom would come to him; so that upon his death it was the general expectation and desire of the people that the government would devolve upon him, as it doubtless would, if Abner had not set up one of Saul's house, and persuaded the Israelites to own him their king.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Ye sought for David ... - Compare 1 Samuel 18:5. It was only by Abner’s great influence that the elders of Israel had been restrained hitherto from declaring for David, and this accounts for Ish-bosheth’s helpless submission to his uncle’s dictation.
