3 17 And Abner conferred with the elders of Israel, saying, "For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you. 3 18 Now then bring it about; for Yahweh has promised David, saying, 'By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines, and from the hand of all their enemies.' " 3 19 Abner also spoke to Benjamin; and then Abner went to tell David at Hebron all that Israel and the whole house of Benjamin thought good to do.
3 20 When Abner came with twenty men to David at Hebron, David made a feast for Abner and the men who were with him. 3 21 And Abner said to David, "I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with you, and that you may reign over all that your heart desires." So David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.