17 Abner advised the elders of Israel, “Previously you were wanting David to be your king.
17 Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David aforetime to be king over you;
17 And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times pastK1531[to be] king over you:
in times past: Heb. both yesterday, and the third day.