15. And Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her [second] husband, from Paltiel son of Laish [to whom Saul had given her].
16. But her husband went with her, weeping behind her all the way to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, Go back. And he did so.
17. Abner talked with the seniors of Israel, saying, In times past you sought to make David king over you.
18. Now then, do it! For the Lord has spoken of David, saying, By the hand of My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies. [I Sam. 9:16.]
19. Abner also spoke to [the men of] Benjamin. Then [he] went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and the whole house of Benjamin to do.
20. So Abner came to David at Hebron, and twenty men along with him. And David made Abner and the men with him a feast.
21. Abner said to David, I will go and gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a league with you, and that you may reign over all that your heart desires. So David sent Abner away in peace.