2 Samuel 3:17
And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
Cross-reference
1 Samuel 24:20
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 24:20, Saul acknowledges David will be king — the same recognition Abner urges Israel to accept here.
1 Chronicles 11:10
Historical context
In 1 Chronicles 11:10, Israel made David king — the very outcome Abner here negotiates with the elders.