2 Samuel 3:15-17

International Standard Version

¹⁵ So Ish-bosheth ordered that she be taken away from her husband, Laish’s son Paltiel. ¹⁶ Her husband accompanied her, crying as he followed after her all the way to Bahurim, where Abner told him, “Leave! Go back!” So he went back.

David’s Dynasty is Strengthened

¹⁷ Later, Abner had a talk with the elders of Israel. He said, “In the past you were looking to see David made king over you.