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42 Abigail quickly got ready and went back with David's messengers. She rode on her donkey, while five of her servant women walked alongside. 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.[a] 44 (A) Meanwhile, Saul had arranged for Michal[b] to marry Palti the son of Laish, who came from the town of Gallim.

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Footnotes

  1. 25.43 wives: Having more than one wife was allowed in those times.
  2. 25.44 Michal: David's first wife (see 18.20—19.17).

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