2 Samuel 3:17
Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king.
Berean Standard Bible
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, “In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.