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

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

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:

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

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

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