2 Samuel 3:17 Meaning and Explanation
“And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:”
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Read Full Chapter →Abner reminds the elders of Israel that they had long wanted David as their king.
What Does 2 Samuel 3:17 Mean?
Abner now works on the elders of the northern tribes, recalling that they had previously desired David as their king. He builds the case for shifting the whole nation to David's side.
Abner appeals to a conviction the people had carried all along. Beneath the years of war, the sense that David was God's chosen had not died. Sometimes the Lord's purpose is already written on the hearts of His people, waiting for the moment to come into the open. The true king is recognized at last by those who once longed for him.
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What does 2 Samuel 3:17 mean?
Abner reminds the elders of Israel that they had long wanted David as their king.