17. Abner had a word with the elders of Israel, “In days past, you were seeking David as king over you.
18. So do it now, because the Lord said to David: By the hand of David, I will save My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of every enemy.”
19. Abner also spoke privately with Benjamin. Then Abner went to tell David privately at Hebron all that was received favorably by Israel and the entire house of Benjamin.
20. So Abner, along with twenty men, went to David at Hebron, and David held a festival for Abner and the men who were with him.