Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
KJV

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:

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
And Abenner spoke to the elders of Israel, saying, In former days ye sought David to reign over you;
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
And Abenner spoke to the elders of Israel, saying, In former days you⌃ sought David to reign over you;
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, “In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.
World English Bible