Palti פַּלְטִי
Michal's husband from Gallim
Biography
Palti, also known as Paltiel, was the son of Laish from Gallim (1Sa.25.44; 2Sa.3.15). He was married to Michal, the daughter of King Saul and the first wife of David. After David fled from Saul, Saul gave Michal to Palti in marriage (1Sa.25.44). However, when David became king over all Israel, he demanded that Michal be returned to him as part of a political agreement with Abner, the commander of Saul's army (2Sa.3.12-16). Palti was forced to relinquish his wife, and he followed her weeping as far as Bahurim before being sent back by Abner (2Sa.3.16). The story of Palti and Michal highlights the complex political and personal relationships during the transition of power from Saul to David and the challenges faced by individuals caught in the midst of these events.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books1 Samuel 1 verse
- 1 Samuel 25:44
"Now Saul had given Michal his daughter, David’s wife, to Palti the son of Laish, who was of Gallim."
2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 3:15
"Ishbosheth sent and took her from her husband, even from Paltiel the son of Laish."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פַּלְטִי | H6406H |
| Named | Hebrew | פַּלְטִיאֵל | H6409H |
Palti
e Michal, David's wife, after the estrangement (1Sa 25:44). He is "the captain of the people" of 2 Esdras 5:16 ("Phaltiel," margin "Psaltiel"). In 2Sa 3:15, he is named "Phaltiel" (the King James Version), "Paltiel" (the Revised Version), and is there mentioned in connection with David's recovery of Michal.
(1) A prince of Isaachar (Nu 34:26).
(2) Same as PALTI, (2) (which see).
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