And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.
Abner said to David, 'I will get up and go gather all of Israel to support you as king, so they can make an agreement with you, and you can rule over everything your heart desires.' Then David sent Abner away, and he left peacefully.
Abner promises to unite all of Israel under David's rule, and David allows him to leave safely to accomplish this mission.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of ancient Israel, after King Saul's death, there was a civil war between David's supporters in Judah and the forces of Ish-Bosheth, Saul's son, who was backed by Abner as commander of the northern tribes. Abner, initially loyal to Ish-Bosheth, switched allegiance to David due to a personal dispute, seeking to broker a peace and unite the nation under David's rule as God had anointed him. This verse shows Abner committing to gather all Israel to form a covenant with David, paving the way for his kingship over the entire land.
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