ASV: And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:
BBE: 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:
DBY: Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David aforetime to be king over you;
KJV: And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
JPS: And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying: 'In times past ye sought for David to be king over you;
WBS: And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
WEB: Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.
YLT: And the word of Abner was with the elders of Israel, saying, 'Heretofore ye have been seeking David for king over you,
