42. Abigail quickly got ready and went back with David's messengers. She rode on her donkey, while five of her servant women walked beside her. She and David were married as soon as she arrived.
43. David had earlier married Ahinoam from the town of Jezreel, so both she and Abigail were now David's wives.
44. Meanwhile, Saul had arranged for Michal to marry Palti the son of Laish, who came from the town of Gallim.