15. And Ishbosheth sent, and took her from her husband, from Phaltiel the son of Laish.
16. And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner to him, Go, return. And he returned.
17. Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David aforetime to be king over you;
18. and now do it, for Jehovah has spoken of David, saying, By my servant David will I save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.
19. And Abner also spoke in the ears of Benjamin; and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.
20. So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a repast.
21. And Abner said to David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thy heart desires. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.