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2 Samuel 3:15

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What does 2 Samuel 3:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Paltiel the son of Laish.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Paltiel the son of Laish.
2 Samuel 3:15 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? saying [also], Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee.
13And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee; but one thing I require of thee: that is, thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal, Saul`s daughter, when thou comest to see my face.
14And David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth, Saul`s son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, whom I betrothed to me for a hundred foreskins of the Philistines.
15And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Paltiel the son of Laish.
16And her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return: and he returned.
17And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:
18now then do it; for Jehovah hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Ishbosheth sent and took her from [her] husband, etc.] Her second husband, to whom Saul had given her, (<092544>1 Samuel 25:44); [even] from Phaltiel the son of Laish; he is called Phalti in (<092544>1 Samuel 25:44).”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“3:15 Ishbosheth took: Although Abner made the deal with David (3:12-13), it was Ishbosheth who gave Michal to David. This transaction illustrates Ishbosheth’s weakness as a king and his fear of Abner (3:11).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Phaltiel: Sa1 25:44, Phalti 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 3:16”
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