Palti

Palti son of Laish from Gallim became the husband of Michal, Saul's daughter and David's first wife, after Saul gave her away during David's years as a fugitive (1 Samuel 25:44). When David demanded Michal's return as a condition for his treaty with Abner and Ish-bosheth, Palti—also called Paltiel—followed his wife weeping all the way to Bahurim until Abner ordered him to turn back (2 Samuel 3:15–16). The image of Palti following and weeping is one of the most poignant minor scenes in the books of Samuel.