1. 2 Samuel 3:14 (NEG79)
  2. Explication du texte

Why did David send messengers to Ish-bosheth rather than Abner?

2 Samuel 3:14 (NEG79)

14 Et David envoya des messagers à Isch-Boscheth, fils de Saül, pour lui dire: Donne-moi ma femme Mical, que j'ai acquise pour cent prépuces de Philistins.

David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth because he was the formal king. In doing so he limited Abner’s power1 and gained an insight into the relationship dynamic between Abner and Ish-bosheth.