2 Samuel 3:15

15 And Ishbosheth sent and took her from her husband, from Paltiel the son of Laish.

2 Samuel 3:15 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 3:15

And Ishbosheth sent and took her from [her] husband
Her second husband, to whom Saul had given her, ( 1 Samuel 25:44 ) ;

[even] from Phaltiel the son of Laish;
he is called Phalti in ( 1 Samuel 25:44 ) .

2 Samuel 3:15 In-Context

13 And David said, "Good, I will make a covenant with you. But one thing I require of you: you shall not see my face unless you first bring Michal, Saul's daughter, when you come to see my face."
14 So David sent messengers to Ishbosheth, Saul's son, saying, "Give me my wife Michal, whom I betrothed to myself for a hundred foreskins of the Philistines."
15 And Ishbosheth sent and took her from her husband, from Paltiel the son of Laish.
16 Then her husband went along with her to Bahurim, weeping behind her. So Abner said to him, "Go, return!" And he returned.
17 Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, "In time past you were seeking for David to be king over you.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Spelled Palti in 1 Samuel 25:44
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