And Ishbosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.(2 Samuel 3:15)

And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.(2 Samuel 3:16)

And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:(2 Samuel 3:17)

Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.

And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.(2 Samuel 3:19)

So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast.(2 Samuel 3:20)

And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.(2 Samuel 3:21)

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2 Samuel 3:18 - Cross Reference

And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbor of thine, that is better than thou. (1 Samuel 15:28)

And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he. (1 Samuel 16:12)

Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: (John 12:42)

I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, (Psalm 89:3)

But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee. (1 Samuel 13:14)

Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people. (Psalm 89:19)

So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him; (2 Samuel 3:9)

To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over my people Israel, that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me. (1 Samuel 9:16)

And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. (1 Samuel 16:1)

There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. (Psalm 132:17)