David Receives Abner At Hebron

17Abner had spoken with the elders of Israel, saying, “For some time you have been seeking David to be king over you.”

18Now then, do it, for Yahweh has spoken concerning 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.’

19Abner also spoke in the hearing of Benjamin, and Abner also went to speak in the hearing of David at Hebron all that seemed good in the eyes of Israel and in the eyes of the whole house of Benjamin.

20Abner came to David at Hebron, and twenty men were with him. And David made a feast for Abner and for the men who were with him.

21Abner said to David, “I will arise and go, and I will gather all Israel to my lord the king, so that they may make a covenant with you, and you shall reign over all that your soul desires.” Then David sent Abner away, and he went in peace.