Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him and said, “Go home in peace. I have heard your words and granted your request.” New Living Translation Then David accepted her present and told her, “Return home in peace. I have heard what you said. We will not kill your husband.” English Standard Version Then David received from her hand what she had brought him. And he said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. See, I have obeyed your voice, and I have granted your petition.” Berean Standard Bible Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.” King James Bible So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person. New King James Version So David received from her hand what she had brought him, and said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. See, I have heeded your voice and respected your person.” New American Standard Bible So David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and granted your request.” NASB 1995 So David received from her hand what she had brought him and said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and granted your request.” NASB 1977 So David received from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and granted your request.” Legacy Standard Bible So David received from her hand what she had brought him and said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to your voice and granted your request.” Amplified Bible So David accepted what she had brought to him and said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and have granted your request.” Christian Standard Bible Then David accepted what she had brought him and said, “Go home in peace. See, I have heard what you said and have granted your request.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then David accepted what she had brought him and said, “Go home in peace. See, I have heard what you said and have granted your request.” American Standard Version So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said unto her, Go up in peace to thy house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person. Contemporary English Version David accepted the food Abigail had brought. "Don't worry," he said. "You can go home now. I'll do what you asked." English Revised Version So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then David accepted what she brought him and told her, "Go home in peace. I've listened to what you've said and granted your request." Good News Translation Then David accepted what she had brought him and said to her, "Go back home and don't worry. I will do what you want." International Standard Version David took from her what she had brought him and told her, "Go up to your house in peace. Look, I've heard your request and will grant it." Majority Standard Bible Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, ?Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.? NET Bible Then David took from her hand what she had brought to him. He said to her, "Go back to your home in peace. Be assured that I have listened to you and responded favorably." New Heart English Bible So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said to her, "Go up in peace to your house. Look, I have listened to your voice, and have granted your request." Webster's Bible Translation So David received from her hand that which she had brought him, and said to her, Return in peace to thy house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person. World English Bible So David received from her hand that which she had brought him. Then he said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. Behold, I have listened to your voice and have granted your request.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David receives from her hand that which she has brought to him, and he has said to her, “Go up in peace to your house; see, I have listened to your voice, and accept your face.” Young's Literal Translation And David receiveth from her hand that which she hath brought to him, and to her he hath said, 'Go up in peace to thy house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and accept thy face.' Smith's Literal Translation And David will take from her hand what she brought to him, and he said to her, Go up for peace to thy house; see, I heard to thy voice, and I will lift up thy face. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd David received at her hand all that she had brought him, and said to her: Go in peace into thy house, behold I have heard thy voice, and have honoured thy face. Catholic Public Domain Version Then David received from her hand all that she had brought to him. And he said to her: “Go in peace to your own house. Behold, I have heeded your voice, and I have honored your face.” New American Bible David then took from her what she had brought him and said to her: “Go to your home in peace! See, I have listened to your appeal and have granted your request.” New Revised Standard Version Then David received from her hand what she had brought him; he said to her, “Go up to your house in peace; see, I have heeded your voice, and I have granted your petition.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo David received of her hands that which she had brought, and said to her, Go up in peace to your house; see, I have hearkened to your voice and have accepted your person. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David took from her hands the thing that she brought and to her he said: “Go up to your house in peace. See that I have listened to your voice and I have accepted your person” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So David received of her hand that which she had brought him; and he said unto her: 'Go up in peace to thy house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And David took of her hand all that she brought to him, and said to her, Go in peace to thy house: see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and accepted thy petition. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Abigail Intercedes for Nabal…34Otherwise, as surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, who has restrained me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, then surely no male belonging to Nabal would have been left alive by morning light.” 35Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.” 36When Abigail returned to Nabal, there he was in the house, holding a feast fit for a king, in high spirits and very drunk. So she told him nothing until morning light.… 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. 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. 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. 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.” 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. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. 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 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. Treasury of Scripture So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said to her, Go up in peace to your house; see, I have listened to your voice, and have accepted your person. Go up 1 Samuel 20:42 And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city. 2 Samuel 15:9 And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron. 2 Kings 5:19 And he said unto him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way. accepted Genesis 19:21 And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken. Job 34:19 How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands. Jump to Previous Accept Accepted David Ear Hand Hands Heard Hearkened Home House Offering Peace Petition Received Receiveth Request Respect Voice WordsJump to Next Accept Accepted David Ear Hand Hands Heard Hearkened Home House Offering Peace Petition Received Receiveth Request Respect Voice Words1 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 Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him David's acceptance of Abigail's gift signifies a turning point in the narrative. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, accepting a gift was a sign of reconciliation and peace. Abigail's offering was a peace offering to avert David's wrath against her husband, Nabal. This act of acceptance also reflects David's humility and willingness to listen, a trait that aligns with his character as a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). The act of receiving from a woman's hand also highlights the role of women in biblical narratives as agents of wisdom and peace. and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.” Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, who is currently on the run from King Saul. In this chapter, he is leading a group of men and is about to take vengeance on Nabal for his insult. 2. Abigail The intelligent and beautiful wife of Nabal, who intervenes to prevent David from committing bloodshed. Her actions demonstrate wisdom and peacemaking. 3. Nabal A wealthy but foolish man whose name means "fool." He disrespects David, leading to the conflict that Abigail seeks to resolve. 4. Carmel The location where Nabal's sheep-shearing takes place, and where Abigail meets David to offer her peace offering. 5. The Event Abigail's intervention to prevent David from taking vengeance on Nabal, which ultimately leads to David blessing her for her wise actions. Teaching Points The Power of PeacemakingAbigail's actions demonstrate the profound impact of peacemaking. Her wisdom and courage in approaching David with humility and respect defuse a potentially violent situation. Listening to Wise Counsel David's willingness to listen to Abigail's counsel shows the importance of being open to wisdom, even when it comes from unexpected sources. God's Providence in Conflict This event illustrates how God can use individuals to intervene and prevent sin, highlighting His sovereignty and care in our lives. The Role of Humility Abigail's humble approach to David is a powerful example of how humility can lead to reconciliation and peace. The Consequences of Foolishness Nabal's folly serves as a warning about the dangers of pride and disrespect, which can lead to unnecessary conflict and strife. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Davidדָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse accepted וַיִּקַּ֤ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take from her hand מִיָּדָ֔הּ (mî·yā·ḏāh) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3027: A hand what אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that she had brought הֵבִ֖יאָה (hê·ḇî·’āh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go him, ל֑וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew and he said אָמַ֗ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to her, וְלָ֣הּ (wə·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew “Go עֲלִ֤י (‘ă·lî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively home לְבֵיתֵ֔ךְ (lə·ḇê·ṯêḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 1004: A house in peace. לְשָׁלוֹם֙ (lə·šā·lō·wm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace See, רְאִי֙ (rə·’î) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 7200: To see I have heeded שָׁמַ֣עְתִּי (šā·ma‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently your voice בְקוֹלֵ֔ךְ (ḇə·qō·w·lêḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound and granted your request.” וָאֶשָּׂ֖א (wā·’eś·śā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take Links 1 Samuel 25:35 NIV1 Samuel 25:35 NLT 1 Samuel 25:35 ESV 1 Samuel 25:35 NASB 1 Samuel 25:35 KJV 1 Samuel 25:35 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 25:35 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 25:35 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 25:35 French Bible 1 Samuel 25:35 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 25:35 So David received of her hand that (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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