2 Samuel 3
Bible in Basic English
17Then Abner had a talk with the chief men of Israel, saying, In the past it was your desire to make David your king: so now, do it:
Reina-Valera 1909
17Y habló Abner con los ancianos de Israel, diciendo: Ayer y antes procurabais que David fuese rey sobre vosotros;
King James Version
17And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
World English Bible
17Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, “In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.