2 Samuel 3:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

To translate the kingdom. — This sudden expression of Abner’s resolve seems to imply that he had before had the matter under consideration, and shows that there was some ground for the reproach of Ish-bosheth. The following verse brings out clearly the utter weakness of Ish-bosheth.

2 Samuel 3:10

10 To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.