11And so great was Ish-bosheth's fear of Abner that he was not able to say a word in answer.
12And Abner sent men to David at Hebron, saying, Make an agreement with me, and I will give you my support in getting all Israel on your side.
13And he said, It is well; I will make an agreement with you, but on one condition, which is, that when you come before me, Saul's daughter Michal is to come with you; till she comes you will not see my face.
14And David sent men to Saul's son Ish-bosheth, saying, Give me back Michal, my wife, whom I made mine for the price of the private parts of a hundred Philistines.
15So Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her husband Paltiel, the son of Laish.
16And her husband went with her as far as Bahurim, weeping while he went. Then Abner said to him, Go back. And he went back.
17Then Abner had a talk with the chief men of Israel, saying, In the past it was your desire to make David your king: so now, do it:
