2 Samuel 3:19-21

New International Reader's Version

¹⁹ Abner also spoke to the people of Benjamin in person. Then he went to Hebron to tell David everything. He told him what Israel and all the people of Benjamin wanted to do. ²⁰ Abner had 20 men with him. They came to David at Hebron. So David prepared a feast for Abner and his men. ²¹ Then Abner said to David, “Let me go right now. I’ll gather together all the Israelites for you. After all, you are now my king and master. The people can make a covenant with you. Then you can rule over everyone you want to.” So David sent Abner away. And he went in peace.