15 And Ishbosheth sent and took her from her husband, from [a]Paltiel the son of Laish. 16 Then her husband went along with her to (A)Bahurim, [b]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.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 3:15 Palti, 1 Sam. 25:44
  2. 2 Samuel 3:16 Lit. going and weeping

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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