Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king.
World English Bible (WEB)
Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, “In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.
Strong's King James
And Abner{H74} had communication{H1961}{(H8804)}{H1697} with the elders{H2205} of Israel{H3478}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Ye sought{H1245}{(H8764)} for David{H1732} in times{H8543} past{H8032} to be king{H4428} over you:
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Young's Literal Translation
And the word of Abner was with the elders of Israel, saying, ‘Heretofore ye have been seeking David for king over you,
