2 Samuel 3:17 Parallel Translations

Meanwhile, Abner sent the following message to the leaders of Israel: "For some time now you've wanted to make David your king.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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:

DBY:

Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David aforetime to be king over you;

ERV:

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

JPS:

And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying: 'In times past ye sought for David to be king over you;

WBS:

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

WEB:

Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.

YLT:

And the word of Abner was with the elders of Israel, saying, 'Heretofore ye have been seeking David for king over you,

2 Samuel 3:17 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

3:17 And Abner had {f} communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past [to be] king over you:
(f) Rather for malice that he bore toward Ishbosheth, than for love he bore to David.

MHC:

3:7-21 Many, like Abner, are not above committing base crimes, who are too proud to bear reproof, or even the suspicion of being guilty. While men go on in sin, and apparently without concern, they are often conscious that they are fighting against God. Many mean to serve their own purposes; and will betray those who trust them, when they can get any advantage. Yet the Lord serves his own designs, even by those who are thus actuated by revenge, ambition, or lust; but as they intend not to honour him, in the end they will be thrown aside with contempt. There was real generosity both to Michal and to the memory of Saul, in David's receiving the former, remembering probably how once he owed his life to her affection, and knowing that she was separated from him partly by her father's authority. Let no man set his heart on that which he is not entitled to. If any disagreement has separated husband and wife, as they expect the blessing of God, let them be reconciled, and live together in love.

CONC:

Abner Aforetime Chief Communicated Communication Conferred Consultation David Desire Elders Heretofore Past Saying Seeking Sought Talk Wanted

Abner Aforetime Chief Communication Conferred Consultation David Desire Elders Heretofore Israel Past Seeking Sought Talk Time Times Wanted Word

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