Lexical Definition
פַּלְטִי Palṭîy (pal-tee') Palti N:N-M-P
from פָּלַט; delivered
Palti, Phalti.
- § Palti or Phalti = "my deliverance"
- Palti, the name of two Israelites
1) son of Raphu, the spy chosen from the tribe of Benjamin
2) son of Laish, the man to whom king Saul gave his daughter Michal in marriage even though she was already married to David
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לְפַלְטִ֥י | to Palti | 1Sam.25.44 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.25.44
- son of: Laish (לוּשׁ); married to Michal (מִיכָל); also called Paltiel at 2Sa.3.15
- Also named: pal.ti.el (פַּלְטִיאֵל "Paltiel" פַּלְטִיאֵל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. פַּלְטִי proper name, masculine Φαλτει (perhaps abbreviated from פַּלְטִיאֵל; —
1. Benjamite Num 13:9.
2. second husband of Michal 1Sam 25:44 (= פַּלְטִיאֵל 2Sam 3:15).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 13:9 |
| 1 Samuel | 25:44 |
| 2 Samuel | 3:15 |
Profile
Male • Saul's family • Michal's husband from Gallim
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Palti (Paltiel), son of Laish, was Michal's husband from Gallim before she was taken back by David.
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.25.44;
- referred to as Palti פַּלְטִי, or Paltiel פַּלְטִיאֵל;
- a son of Laish לוּשׁ;
- husband of Michal מִיכָל.
Palti, also known as Paltiel, was the son of Laish from Gallim (1 Samuel 25:44; 2 Samuel 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 (1 Samuel 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 (2 Samuel 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 (2 Samuel 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.
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