2 Samuel 3:12-13 ▼

12 So Abner sent messengers to David at Hebron to ask him, |Who owns this land? Cut a deal with me, and look!—I'll lend my hand in bringing all of Israel over to you!|

13 David replied, |Sounds good to me! I'll cut a deal with you under one condition: you're not to show yourself in my presence unless you bring Saul's daughter with you when you come to see me.|