Laish
Laish, the father of Palti (or 'Paltiel'), to whom Saul gave his daughter Michal in marriage.
The name Laish means “a lion”
MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Samuel 25:44; referred to as Laish (לוּשׁ, לַ֫יִשׁ); father of Palti.
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Mentions
- But Saul had given his daughter Michal, David’s wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim.
- So Ish-bosheth sent and took Michal from her husband Paltiel son of Laish.