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15 Ishbosheth sent some of his men to take Michal away from her new husband, Paltiel the son of Laish. 16 Paltiel followed Michal and the men all the way to Bahurim, crying as he walked. But he went back home after Abner ordered him to leave.

17 Abner talked with the leaders of the tribes of Israel and told them, “You've wanted to make David your king for a long time now.

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15 So Ish-Bosheth gave orders and had her taken away from her husband(A) Paltiel(B) son of Laish. 16 Her husband, however, went with her, weeping behind her all the way to Bahurim.(C) Then Abner said to him, “Go back home!” So he went back.

17 Abner conferred with the elders(D) of Israel and said, “For some time you have wanted to make David your king.

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