Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then she told her servants, “Go on ahead; I’ll follow you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. New Living Translation and said to her servants, “Go on ahead. I will follow you shortly.” But she didn’t tell her husband Nabal what she was doing. English Standard Version And she said to her young men, “Go on before me; behold, I come after you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. Berean Standard Bible and said to her young men, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. King James Bible And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal. New King James Version And she said to her servants, “Go on before me; see, I am coming after you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. New American Standard Bible Then she said to her young men, “Go on ahead of me; behold, I am coming after you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. NASB 1995 She said to her young men, “Go on before me; behold, I am coming after you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. NASB 1977 And she said to her young men, “Go on before me; behold, I am coming after you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. Legacy Standard Bible Then she said to her young men, “Go on before me; behold, I am coming after you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. Amplified Bible She said to her young men (servants), “Go on ahead of me; behold, I am coming after you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. Christian Standard Bible Then she said to her male servants, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband, Nabal. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then she said to her male servants, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. American Standard Version And she said unto her young men, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal. Contemporary English Version and told her servants, "Take this on ahead, and I'll catch up with you." She didn't tell her husband Nabal what she was doing. English Revised Version And she said unto her young men, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Go on ahead," she told her young men, "and I'll follow you." But she didn't tell her husband Nabal about it. Good News Translation Then she said to the servants, "You go on ahead and I will follow you." But she said nothing to her husband. International Standard Version She told her young men, "Go ahead of me, I'll be coming right behind you." But she said nothing to her husband Nabal. Majority Standard Bible and said to her young men, ?Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.? But she did not tell her husband Nabal. NET Bible and said to her servants, "Go on ahead of me. I will come after you." But she did not tell her husband Nabal. New Heart English Bible She said to her young men, "Go on before me. Look, I come after you." But she did not tell her husband. Webster's Bible Translation And she said to her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal. World English Bible She said to her young men, “Go on before me. Behold, I am coming after you.” But she didn’t tell her husband, Nabal. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd she says to her young men, “Pass over before me; behold, I am coming after you”; and she has not declared [it] to her husband Nabal; Young's Literal Translation And she saith to her young men, 'Pass over before me; lo, after you I am coming;' and to her husband Nabal she hath not declared it; Smith's Literal Translation And she will say to her boys, Pass over before me; behold me coming after you. And she announced not to her husband Nabal. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd she said to her servants: Go before me: behold I will follow after you: but she told not her husband Nabal. Catholic Public Domain Version And she said to her servants: “Go before me. Behold, I will follow after your back.” But she did not reveal it to her husband, Nabal. New American Bible She then said to her servants, “Go on ahead; I will follow you.” But to her husband Nabal she said nothing. New Revised Standard Version and said to her young men, “Go on ahead of me; I am coming after you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd she said to the servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she did not tell her husband Nabal. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she said to the young Man Servants: “Pass before me. Behold I am coming after you!” And she did not tell her husband OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And she said unto her young men: 'Go on before me; behold, I come after you.' But she told not her husband Nabal. Brenton Septuagint Translation And she said to her servants, Go on before me, and behold I come after you: but she told not her husband. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Abigail Intercedes for Nabal18Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys 19and said to her young men, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. 20As Abigail came riding her donkey into a mountain ravine, she saw David and his men coming down toward her, and she met them.… Cross References Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Romans 12:20 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” James 3:17-18 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Romans 14:19 So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Genesis 32:3-5 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. / He instructed them, “You are to say to my master Esau, ‘Your servant Jacob says: I have been staying with Laban and have remained there until now. / I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, menservants, and maidservants. I have sent this message to inform my master, so that I may find favor in your sight.’” Genesis 33:10-11 But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me favorably. / Please accept my gift that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” So Jacob pressed him until he accepted. 2 Kings 4:8-10 One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” Proverbs 31:10-12 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. Treasury of Scripture And she said to her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal. Go Genesis 32:16,20 And he delivered them into the hand of his servants, every drove by themselves; and said unto his servants, Pass over before me, and put a space betwixt drove and drove… But Proverbs 31:11,12,27 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil… Jump to Previous Ahead Declared Husband I'll Nabal Servants YoungJump to Next Ahead Declared Husband I'll Nabal Servants Young1 Samuel 25 1. Samuel dies2. David in Paran sends to Nabal 10. Provoked by Nabal's rudeness, he minds to destroy him 14. Abigail understanding thereof 18. takes a present 23. and by her wisdom 32. pacifies David 36. Nabal hearing thereof, dies 39. David takes Abigail and Ahinoam to be his wives 44. Michal is given to Phalti and said to her young men In the ancient Near Eastern context, it was common for wealthy individuals to have servants or young men who assisted them. Abigail, the wife of Nabal, was a woman of discernment and took initiative in a critical situation. Her instruction to the young men indicates her leadership and resourcefulness. This phrase highlights the social structure of the time, where servants played a crucial role in the household and were often entrusted with important tasks. “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. Persons / Places / Events 1. AbigailA wise and discerning woman, the wife of Nabal. She plays a crucial role in averting disaster by acting independently and with foresight. 2. Nabal Abigail's husband, described earlier in the chapter as harsh and evil in his dealings. His refusal to help David sets the stage for the conflict. 3. David The future king of Israel, who is in the wilderness with his men. He is initially angered by Nabal's refusal and plans to take vengeance. 4. Young Men Servants of Abigail, whom she instructs to go ahead with provisions for David and his men. 5. Carmel The region where Nabal's estate is located, and where the events unfold. Teaching Points Wisdom in ActionAbigail's decision to act without informing Nabal highlights the importance of discernment and wisdom in difficult situations. Sometimes, taking initiative is necessary to prevent greater harm. Peacemaking Abigail's actions demonstrate the power of peacemaking. She intervenes to prevent bloodshed, showing that one person's courage and wisdom can change the course of events. Godly Leadership Abigail's leadership is a model for godly influence. She uses her position and resources to serve others and honor God, even when her husband fails to do so. Trust in God's Sovereignty Abigail's account reminds us that God can use anyone, regardless of their circumstances, to fulfill His purposes. Her faith and actions align with God's plan for David. The Role of Communication Abigail's choice not to inform Nabal immediately underscores the importance of timing and discretion in communication, especially in tense situations. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and saidוַתֹּ֤אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to her young men, לִנְעָרֶ֙יהָ֙ (lin·‘ā·re·hā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer “Go עִבְר֣וּ (‘iḇ·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on ahead of me. לְפָנַ֔י (lə·p̄ā·nay) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6440: The face I will be הִנְנִ֖י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! right behind you.” אַחֲרֵיכֶ֣ם (’a·ḥă·rê·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 310: The hind or following part But she did not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no tell הִגִּֽידָה׃ (hig·gî·ḏāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous her husband וּלְאִישָׁ֥הּ (ū·lə·’î·šāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Nabal. נָבָ֖ל (nā·ḇāl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5037: Nabal -- a man of Carmel Links 1 Samuel 25:19 NIV1 Samuel 25:19 NLT 1 Samuel 25:19 ESV 1 Samuel 25:19 NASB 1 Samuel 25:19 KJV 1 Samuel 25:19 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 25:19 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 25:19 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 25:19 French Bible 1 Samuel 25:19 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 25:19 She said to her young men Go (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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