And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:

Then Abner had a talk with the chief men of Israel, saying, In the past it was your desire to make David your king: so now, do it:

Ο δε Αβενηρ συνωμιλησε μετα των πρεσβυτερων του Ισραηλ, λεγων, Και χθες και προχθες εζητειτε τον Δαβιδ να βασιλευση εφ' υμας·

And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you: