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15 So Ish Bosheth took her[a] from her husband Paltiel[b] son of Laish. 16 Her husband went along behind her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Finally Abner said to him, “Go back!”[c] So he returned home.

17 Abner advised[d] the elders of Israel, “Previously you were wanting David to be your king.[e]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 3:15 tn Heb “sent and took her.”
  2. 2 Samuel 3:15 tn In 1 Sam 25:44 this name appears as “Palti.”
  3. 2 Samuel 3:16 tn Heb “Go, return.”
  4. 2 Samuel 3:17 tn Heb “the word of Abner was with.”
  5. 2 Samuel 3:17 tn Heb “you were seeking David to be king over you.”