2 Samuel 3:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So Ish-bosheth sent and took Michal from her husband Paltiel son of Laish.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Paltiel the son of Laish.

Bible in Basic English

So Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her husband Paltiel, the son of Laish.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Isboseth sent, and took her from her husband Phaltiel, the son of Lais.

Free Bible Version

Ishbosheth sent for her and took her away from her husband Paltiel, son of Laish.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Ish-bosheth sent, and tooke her from her husband Phaltiel the sonne of Laish.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.

Translation for Translators

So Ishbosheth sent some men to take Michal from her husband Palti. But when they took her, her husband followed them all the way to Bahurim town, crying as he went.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Ishbosheth sent for Michal and took her from her husband, Paltiel son of Laish.

Noah Webster Bible

And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

And Ish-Bosheth sendeth, and taketh her from a man, from Phaltiel son of Laish,

Context

Abner Joins David

¹⁴Then David sent messengers to say to Ish-bosheth son of Saul, “Give me back my wife, Michal, whom I betrothed to myself for a hundred Philistine foreskins.” ¹⁵So Ish-bosheth sent and took Michal from her husband Paltiel son of Laish.¹⁶Her husband followed her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Go back.” So he returned home.

Summary

This verse narrates the story of Abner's visit to David to propose a covenant between David and Saul's house. Abner's intention was to unite the kingdom under David's rule, which would bring an end to the division and conflict among the tribes of Israel. The offer of peace and unity through this covenant signifies a significant step towards establishing David as the rightful king over all of Israel. It also reflects God's sovereignty and His plan to bring about His purposes through the unity of His people. This event sets the stage for the eventual fulfillment of God's promise to David and the restoration of the kingdom.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Ishbosheth sent and took her from her husband,.... Her second husband, to whom Saul had given her, Sa1 25:44, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish; he is called Phalti in Sa1 25:44.

2 Samuel 3:15

Abner Joins David

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Berean Standard Bible

So Ish-bosheth sent and took Michal from her husband Paltiel son of Laish.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Paltiel the son of Laish.

Bible in Basic English

So Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her husband Paltiel, the son of Laish.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Isboseth sent, and took her from her husband Phaltiel, the son of Lais.

Free Bible Version

Ishbosheth sent for her and took her away from her husband Paltiel, son of Laish.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Ish-bosheth sent, and tooke her from her husband Phaltiel the sonne of Laish.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.

Translation for Translators

So Ishbosheth sent some men to take Michal from her husband Palti. But when they took her, her husband followed them all the way to Bahurim town, crying as he went.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Ishbosheth sent for Michal and took her from her husband, Paltiel son of Laish.

Noah Webster Bible

And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

And Ish-Bosheth sendeth, and taketh her from a man, from Phaltiel son of Laish,