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2 Samuel 3:17

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And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:

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  1. 2 Samuel 3:15

    And Ish–bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.

  2. 2 Samuel 3:16

    And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.

  3. 2 Samuel 3:18

    Now then do it: for the Lord hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.

  4. 2 Samuel 3:19

    And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.

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