And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying: 'In times past ye sought for David to be king over you;
King James Version (KJV) - 2 Samuel 3:17 >¶ And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past [to be] king over you:
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - 2 Samuel 3:17 >Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king.