¹⁰ to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan to Beer-sheba.”^(A)

¹² Abner sent messengers to David where he was,^[a] saying, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and I will give you my support to bring all Israel over to you.”

³⁷ I will take you, and you shall reign over all that your soul desires; you shall be king over Israel.