2 Samuel 3: Abner Joins David and Is Murdered

As David grows stronger, Abner quarrels with Ish-bosheth and agrees to bring Israel over to David, who first demands the return of his wife Michal. Joab, avenging his brother Asahel, kills Abner by treachery, and David publicly mourns him and declares himself innocent of the murder.

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What argument did Abner use to persuade Israel’s elders to accept David as king (2 Samuel 3:17-18)?

Samuel had told Abner to anoint David at onceThe LORD had promised to save Israel through DavidDavid had promised to give them land in JudahIsh-bosheth had secretly agreed to step aside