And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? saying also, Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee.
Abner sent messengers to David to speak for him, saying, 'Who does this land belong to?' He also said, 'Make an agreement with me, and I promise I will help you bring all of Israel under your rule.'
Abner is offering to make a deal with David to help him become king over all of Israel, essentially asking who has the rightful claim to rule the land.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Samuel, King Saul had died, and his son Ish-Bosheth was ruling over most of Israel, while David was established as king over Judah. Abner, the commander of Saul's army, had initially supported Ish-Bosheth but grew discontent due to a personal dispute, leading him to seek an alliance with David. This move reflected the shifting political loyalties in a divided nation, as Abner aimed to unite Israel under David's leadership as part of God's unfolding plan for the monarchy.
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