19 Abner also spoke to (A)Benjamin. And then Abner went to tell David at Hebron all that Israel and the whole house of Benjamin thought good to do.

20 When Abner came with twenty men to David at Hebron, David made a feast for Abner and the men who were with him. 21 And Abner said to David, “I will arise and go and (B)will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with you, and that you may (C)reign over all that your heart desires.” So David sent Abner away, and he went in peace.

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