2 Samuel 3:21
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then Abner said to David, “Let me go at once, and I will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with you, and that you may rule over all that your heart desires.” So David dismissed Abner, and he went in peace.”
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“Then Abner said to David, “Let me go at once, and I will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with you, and that you may rule over all that your heart desires.” So David dismissed Abner, and he went in peace.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thy soul desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Abner saith unto David, `I arise, and go, and gather unto my lord the king the whole of Israel, and they make with thee a covenant, and thou hast reigned over all that thy soul desireth;' and David sendeth away Abner, and he goeth in peace.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Samuel 3:21 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 2:9and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.
- 2 Samuel 3:10to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and to establish the throne of David over Israel and Judah, from Dan to Beersheba.”
- 2 Samuel 3:12Then Abner sent messengers in his place to say to David, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and surely my hand will be with you to bring all Israel over to you.”
- 1 Kings 11:37But as for you, I will take you, and you shall reign over all that your heart desires, and you will be king over Israel.
- Psalms 20:4May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
- Philippians 2:21For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
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