2 Samuel 3:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Abner spoke with the leaders of Israel, saying, 'You wanted David to be your king in the past:'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Abner is reminding Israel's leaders that they had previously wanted David as their king.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, after King Saul's death, Israel was divided with Saul's son Ish-Bosheth ruling over the northern tribes while David ruled over Judah. Abner, as the commander of Saul's army, initially supported Ish-Bosheth but later decided to defect to David in an effort to unify the nation. In 2 Samuel 3:17, Abner is addressing the elders of Israel, reminding them of their earlier desire to make David king as part of his persuasion to shift allegiances.

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