2 Samuel 3:17-19

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

¹⁷ Abner sent word to the elders of Israel, saying, ‘For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you. ¹⁸ Now then bring it about; for the Lord has promised David: Through my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines, and from all their enemies.’ ¹⁹ Abner also spoke directly to the Benjaminites; then Abner went to tell David at Hebron all that Israel and the whole house of Benjamin were ready to do.