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15 So Ish-Bosheth sent men to take Michal from her husband Paltiel son of Laish. 16 Michal’s husband went with her, crying as he followed her ·to [as far as] Bahurim. But Abner said to Paltiel, “Go back home.” So he went home.

17 Abner ·sent this message to [consulted/conferred with] the elders of Israel: “[L For some time now] You have been wanting to make David your king.

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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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