2 Samuel 3:15 bbe — So Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her husband Paltiel, the son of Laish.

Bible in Basic English

"So Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her husband Paltiel, the son of Laish."

— 2 Samuel 3:15, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 3 — Context

12

And Abner sent men to David at Hebron, saying, Make an agreement with me, and I will give you my support in getting all Israel on your side.

13

And he said, It is well; I will make an agreement with you, but on one condition, which is, that when you come before me, Saul's daughter Michal is to come with you; till she comes you will not see my face.

14

And David sent men to Saul's son Ish-bosheth, saying, Give me back Michal, my wife, whom I made mine for the price of the private parts of a hundred Philistines.

15

So Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her husband Paltiel, the son of Laish.

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And her husband went with her as far as Bahurim, weeping while he went. Then Abner said to him, Go back. And he went back.

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Then Abner had a talk with the chief men of Israel, saying, In the past it was your desire to make David your king: so now, do it:

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For the Lord has said of David, By the hand of my servant David I will make my people Israel safe from the Philistines, and from all who are against them.

2 Samuel 3:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 3:15 say?
2 Samuel 3:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her husband Paltiel, the son of Laish.”
Where is 2 Samuel 3:15 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 3:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 15.
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 3:15.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 3:15 in?
2 Samuel 3:15 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 3:15?
2 Samuel 3:15 reads (BBE): “So Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her husband Paltiel, the son of Laish.” 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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