2 Samuel 3:15 web — Ishbosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Paltiel the son of Laish.

World English Bible

"Ishbosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Paltiel the son of Laish."

— 2 Samuel 3:15, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 3 — Context

12

Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, "Whose is the land?" and saying, "Make your alliance with me, and behold, my hand shall be with you, to bring all Israel around to you."

13

He said, "Good; I will make a treaty with you; but one thing I require of you. That is, you shall not see my face, unless you first bring Michal, Saul's daughter, when you come to see my face."

14

David sent messengers to Ishbosheth, Saul's son, saying, "Deliver me my wife Michal, whom I pledged to be married to me for one hundred foreskins of the Philistines."

15

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

16

Her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, "Go! Return!" and he returned.

17

Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.

18

Now then do it; for Yahweh has 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.'"

2 Samuel 3:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 3:15 say?
2 Samuel 3:15 in the World English Bible reads: “Ishbosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from 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 (WEB): “Ishbosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from 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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