15. Then Ish Bosheth told the men to go and take Michal from a man named Paltiel son of Laish.
16. Michal’s husband, Paltiel, followed them, crying all the way to Bahurim. Finally, Abner said to him, “Go back home.” So Paltiel went back home.
17. Abner sent this message to the leaders of Israel. He said, “For a long time you have wanted to make David your king.