New International Version (NIV)
17Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “For some time you have wanted to make David your king.
2 Samuel 3:17
2 Samuel 3:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
17Now Abner had a 3:17 Lit a wordconsultation with the elders of Israel, saying, “In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
17Now Abner had consultation with the elders of Israel, saying, “In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
17Abner talked with the elders (tribal leaders) of Israel, saying, “In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
17Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
17Abner talked with the elders of Israel. He said, “For some time you have wanted to make David your king.