Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (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:

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

Webster's Bible (WBT)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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