2 Samuel 3:17
The word of Abner {came to} the elders of Israel, saying, "{For quite some time} you were seeking David as king over you.
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And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
In times past
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In times past
2 Samuel 3:17
The word of Abner {came to} the elders of Israel, saying, "{For quite some time} you were seeking David as king over you.