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2 Samuel 3:14 akjv — And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul’s son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hu…

American King James Version

"And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul’s son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines. "

— 2 Samuel 3:14, American King James Version

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2 Samuel 3 — Context

11

And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him. ¶

12

And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? saying also, Make your league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with you, to bring about all Israel to you. ¶

13

And he said, Well; I will make a league with you: but one thing I require of you, that is, You shall not see my face, except you first bring Michal Saul’s daughter, when you come to see my face.

14

And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul’s son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines.

15

And Ishbosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.

16

And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner to him, Go, return. And he returned. ¶

17

And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, You sought for David in times past to be king over you:

2 Samuel 3:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 3:14 say?
2 Samuel 3:14 in the American King James Version reads: “And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul’s son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 3:14 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 3:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 14.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 3:14.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 3:14 in?
2 Samuel 3:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 3:14?
2 Samuel 3:14 reads (AKJV): “And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul’s son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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