Other translations
American Standard Version
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:
Darby Bible Translation
Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David aforetime to be king over you;
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Abner also spoke to the ancients of Israel, saying: Both yesterday and the day before you sought for David that he might reign over you.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
And Abner conferred with the elders of Israel, saying, “For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you.
God's Word
Meanwhile, Abner sent the following message to the leaders of Israel: "For some time now you've wanted to make David your king.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Abner conferred with the elders of Israel: "In the past you wanted David to be king over you.
International Standard Version
Later, Abner had a talk with the elders of Israel. He said, "In the past you were looking to see David made king over you.
NET Bible
Abner advised the elders of Israel, "Previously you were wanting David to be your king.
New American Standard Bible
Now Abner had consultation with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
New International Version
Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, "For some time you have wanted to make David your king.
New Living Translation
Meanwhile, Abner had consulted with the elders of Israel. "For some time now," he told them, "you have wanted to make David your king.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
The World English Bible
Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.