2 Samuel 3:17

And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:

Abner conferred with the elders of Israel: “In the past you wanted David to be king over you.

And Abner conferred with the elders of Israel, saying, “For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you.

Now Abner had a consultation with the elders of Israel, saying, “In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.

Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “For some time you have wanted to make David your king.

Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, “In time past you were seeking for David to be king over you.

Meanwhile, Abner had consulted with the elders of Israel. “For some time now,” he told them, “you have wanted to make David your king.

Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, “In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.