Palti

Palti (Paltiel), son of Laish, was Michal's husband from Gallim before she was taken back by David.

The name Palti means “deliverance; flight”

MaleTribe of BenjaminUnited 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 Palti (פַּלְטִי) or Paltiel (פַּלְטִיאֵל); a son of Laish; husband of Michal.

Glossary entries

Palti Paltiel Phaltiel Phalti

Family members

Father: Laish
Spouse: Michal

Alternative names

פַּלְטִיPalti
פַּלְטִיאֵלPaltielmeans “deliverance; or banishment, of God”

Mentions

1 Samuel 25:44פַּלְטִי · Palti
But Saul had given his daughter Michal, David’s wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim.
2 Samuel 3:15פַּלְטִיאֵל · Paltiel
So Ish-bosheth sent and took Michal from her husband Paltiel son of Laish.