10. that the kingdom be transferred from the house of Saul, and that the throne of David be elevated over Israel and over Judah, from Dan to Beersheba."
11. And he was not able to respond anything to him, because he was in fear of him.
12. Therefore, Abner sent messengers to David for himself, saying, "Whose is the land?" and so that they would say, "Make a friendship with me, and my hand will be with you, and I will lead back all of Israel to you."
13. And he said: "It is best. I will make a friendship with you. But one thing I ask of you, saying: You shall not see my face before you bring Michal, the daughter of Saul. And in this way, you shall come, and see me."
14. Then David sent messengers to Ishbosheth, the son of Saul, saying, "Restore my wife Michal, whom I espoused to myself for one hundred foreskins of the Philistines."
15. Therefore, Ishbosheth sent and took her from her husband Paltiel, the son of Laish.
16. And her husband was following her, weeping, as far as Bahurim. And Abner said to him, "Go and return." And he returned.