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Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past you sought for David to be king over you:
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A Delayed Coronation
Commentators unanimously point out that the elders of Israel had wanted David as their king for some time, likely since Saul's death. Abner's statement isn't just political spin; it's the truth. Scholars like Barnes, Ellicott, and Gill explain that Abner's immense personal influence was the primary reason the northern tribes hadn't already united under David.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You sought for David ... - Compare 1 Samuel 18:5. It was only by Abner’s great influence that the elders of Israel had been rest…
19th Century
Anglican
You sought for David. — 1 Samuel 18:6–7; 1 Samuel 18:16; 1 Samuel 18:30; [Reference 1…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel Had a conference with the chiefs of the several tribes about t…
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