2 Samuel 3:17-21

Abner talked with the elders (tribal leaders) of Israel, saying, “In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you. Now then, do it [and make him king]! For the LORD has spoken of David, saying, ‘By the hand of My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and the hand of all their enemies.’ ” [1 Sam 9:16] Abner also spoke to [the men of] Benjamin. Then he also went to tell David at Hebron everything that seemed good to Israel and to the entire house of Benjamin. So Abner came to David at Hebron, and [brought] twenty men along with him. And David prepared a feast for Abner and the men with him. Abner said to David, “Let me stand up and go, and gather all Israel to my lord the king, so that they may make a covenant (treaty) with you, and that you may reign over all that your soul desires.” So David sent Abner away, and he went in peace.