17 And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
17 Oo Abneerna wuxuu la arrinsaday odayaashii reer binu Israa'iil, oo ku yidhi, Waa hore waxaad doonayseen in Daa'uud boqor idiin noqdo.