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2 Samuel 3:15–16

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2 Samuel 3:15

15And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.

2 Samuel 3:16

16And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.

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DEFINED WORDS

2 Samuel 3:15

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

husband

A married man in relation to his wife; also one who manages or cultivates carefully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

2 Samuel 3:16

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

husband

A married man in relation to his wife; also one who manages or cultivates carefully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

behind

Remaining; left after the departure of another, whether by removing to a distance, or by death. Out of sight; not produced, or exhibited to view; remaining.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

return

To go, come, send, or give back; to restore, answer, or turn again.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 15

  1. 1 Samuel 25:44
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From verse 16

  1. 2 Samuel 16:5
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  2. 2 Samuel 19:16
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  3. 1 Kings 2:8
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  4. 2 Samuel 17:18
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  5. Proverbs 9:17–18
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