It is possible that the elders were in Mahanaim where they served as Ish-bosheth’s advisors.1 However, the fact that 2 Samuel 3:19 mentions Abner speaking to the Benjamites in person suggests that he may have communicated with the elders in writing or by means of messengers.
17 Abner eut un entretien avec les anciens d'Israël, et leur dit: Vous désiriez autrefois avoir David pour roi;