2 Samuel 3:10-12
King James Version
10 To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.
11 And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.
12 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.
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2 Samuel 3:10-12
New King James Version
10 to transfer the kingdom from the [a]house of Saul, and set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, (A)from Dan to Beersheba.” 11 And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
12 Then Abner sent messengers on his behalf to David, saying, “Whose is the land?” saying also, “Make your covenant with me, and indeed my hand shall be with you to bring all Israel to you.”
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2 Samuel 3:10-12
English Standard Version
10 to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, (A)from Dan to Beersheba.” 11 And Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
12 And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf,[a] saying, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and behold, my hand shall be with you to bring over all Israel to you.”
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- 2 Samuel 3:12 Or where he was; Septuagint at Hebron
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