1 Samuel 25:42
New International Version
Abigail quickly got on a donkey and, attended by her five female servants, went with David’s messengers and became his wife.

New Living Translation
Quickly getting ready, she took along five of her servant girls as attendants, mounted her donkey, and went with David’s messengers. And so she became his wife.

English Standard Version
And Abigail hurried and rose and mounted a donkey, and her five young women attended her. She followed the messengers of David and became his wife.

Berean Standard Bible
So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David’s messengers and became his wife.

King James Bible
And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

New King James Version
So Abigail rose in haste and rode on a donkey, attended by five of her maidens; and she followed the messengers of David, and became his wife.

New American Standard Bible
Then Abigail got up quickly, and rode on a donkey, with her five female attendants who accompanied her; and she followed the messengers of David and became his wife.

NASB 1995
Then Abigail quickly arose, and rode on a donkey, with her five maidens who attended her; and she followed the messengers of David and became his wife.

NASB 1977
Then Abigail quickly arose, and rode on a donkey, with her five maidens who attended her; and she followed the messengers of David, and became his wife.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Abigail hurried and arose, and she rode on a donkey, with her five young women who went about with her; and she went after the messengers of David and became his wife.

Amplified Bible
Then Abigail quickly got up, and rode on a donkey, with five of her maidens who attended her; and she followed the messengers of David and became his wife.

Christian Standard Bible
Then Abigail got up quickly, and with her five female servants accompanying her, rode on the donkey following David’s messengers. And so she became his wife.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Abigail got up quickly, and with her five female servants accompanying her, rode on the donkey following David’s messengers. And so she became his wife.

American Standard Version
And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that followed her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

Contemporary English Version
Abigail quickly got ready and went back with David's messengers. She rode on her donkey, while five of her servant women walked alongside. She and David were married as soon as she arrived.

English Revised Version
And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that followed her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Abigail quickly got up and rode on a donkey with five of her female servants following her. So she went with David's messengers and became his wife.

Good News Translation
She rose quickly and mounted her donkey. Accompanied by her five maids, she went with David's servants and became his wife.

International Standard Version
Then Abigail quickly got up and got on a donkey, with five young women walking behind her. She followed David's messengers, and she became his wife.

Majority Standard Bible
So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David?s messengers and became his wife.

NET Bible
Then Abigail quickly went and mounted her donkey, with five of her female servants accompanying her. She followed David's messengers and became his wife.

New Heart English Bible
Then Abigail got up quickly and rode on a donkey, and with five female servants following her; and she followed the messengers of David, and became his wife.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

World English Bible
Abigail hurriedly arose and rode on a donkey with her five maids who followed her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Abigail hurries and rises, and rides on the donkey; and [there are] five of her young women who are going at her feet; and she goes after the messengers of David, and is to him for a wife.

Young's Literal Translation
And Abigail hasteth and riseth, and rideth on the ass; and five of her young women who are going at her feet; and she goeth after the messengers of David, and is to him for a wife.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Abigail will hasten and rise, and ride upon the ass with five of her girls going at her feet; and she will go after David's messengers and she will be to him for a wife.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Abigail arose, and made haste, and got upon an ass, and five damsels went with her, her waiting maids, and she followed the messengers of David, and became his wife.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Abigail rose up and hurried, and she climbed upon a donkey, and five girls went with her, her attendants. And she followed the messengers of David, and she became his wife.

New American Bible
She got up immediately, mounted a donkey, and followed David’s messengers, with her five maids attending her. She became his wife.

New Revised Standard Version
Abigail got up hurriedly and rode away on a donkey; her five maids attended her. She went after the messengers of David and became his wife.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Abigail hastened and arose, and rode upon an ass with five of her maidens who went after her; and she went with the messengers of David and became his wife.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And she hurried and Abigal got up and she sat on a donkey, and five Maidens went on at her feet, and she went with the Messengers of David and she was a wife to him
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Abigail hastened, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that followed her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Abigaia arose, and mounted her ass, and five damsels followed her: and she went after the servants of David, and became his wife.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David Marries Abigail
41She arose, then bowed facedown and said, “Here is your maidservant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” 42So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David’s messengers and became his wife. 43David had also married Ahinoam of Jezreel. So she and Abigail were both his wives.…

Cross References
Genesis 24:61
Then Rebekah and her servant girls got ready, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left.

Ruth 3:9-11
“Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer.” / Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. / And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character.

1 Kings 1:38-40
Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon. / Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound.

2 Samuel 11:27
And when the time of mourning was over, David had her brought to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing that David had done was evil in the sight of the LORD.

Esther 2:17
And the king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she found grace and favor in his sight more than all of the other virgins. So he placed the royal crown upon her head and made her queen in place of Vashti.

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.

Song of Solomon 1:4
Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. It is only right that they adore you.

Matthew 1:24
When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and embraced Mary as his wife.

Luke 1:38
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

Luke 1:56
Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.

John 2:1-2
On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, / and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding.

Ephesians 5:22-24
Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

1 Peter 3:1-6
Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. / Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, ...

Revelation 19:7-9
Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. / Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”

Genesis 29:20-28
So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her. / Finally Jacob said to Laban, “Grant me my wife, for my time is complete, and I want to sleep with her.” / So Laban invited all the men of that place and prepared a feast. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Abigail hurried, and arose and rode on an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

Abigail

Genesis 24:61-67
And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way…

Psalm 45:10,11
Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; …

after her [heb] at her feet

1 Samuel 25:27
And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.

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1 Samuel 25
1. Samuel dies
2. 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














So Abigail hurried
The phrase "Abigail hurried" reflects her eagerness and willingness to embrace the new path God has set before her. The Hebrew root for "hurried" is "mahar," which conveys a sense of urgency and readiness. Abigail's quick response is a testament to her discernment and faith, recognizing the divine orchestration in her life. Her actions remind us of the importance of responding promptly to God's call, trusting in His timing and purpose.

and got on a donkey
The donkey in ancient times was a symbol of peace and humility, often used by those of noble status. Abigail's choice to ride a donkey signifies her humility and readiness to serve. In the biblical context, riding a donkey also echoes the imagery of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, symbolizing a peaceful mission. Abigail's journey on a donkey underscores her role as a peacemaker and a woman of wisdom.

and attended by five of her maidens
The presence of "five maidens" attending Abigail highlights her status and the respect she commanded. The number five in biblical numerology often represents grace. This detail not only emphasizes Abigail's noble position but also the grace that surrounds her actions. Her maidens accompany her, signifying support and community, which are vital in fulfilling God's purposes.

she followed the messengers of David
Abigail's decision to "follow the messengers of David" is a pivotal moment of transition from her past life to a new beginning. The Hebrew word for "followed" is "halak," meaning to walk or proceed. This act of following signifies obedience and submission to God's will. Abigail's journey with David's messengers is a step of faith, aligning herself with God's anointed king and His divine plan.

and became his wife
The culmination of this verse is Abigail becoming David's wife, which signifies a covenant relationship. In the biblical narrative, marriage is often a metaphor for the relationship between God and His people. Abigail's marriage to David not only elevates her status but also integrates her into the lineage of the Messiah. This union is a testament to God's providence and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through history.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Abigail
אֲבִיגַ֗יִל (’ă·ḇî·ḡa·yil)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 26: Abigail -- 'my father is joy', two Israelite women

hurried
וַתְּמַהֵ֞ר (wat·tə·ma·hêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4116: To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly

and got on
וַתִּרְכַּב֙ (wat·tir·kaḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7392: To ride, to place upon, to despatch

a donkey,
הַחֲמ֔וֹר (ha·ḥă·mō·wr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2543: A male ass

and attended
הַהֹלְכ֖וֹת (ha·hō·lə·ḵō·wṯ)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

[by] five
וְחָמֵשׁ֙ (wə·ḥā·mêš)
Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

of her maidens,
נַעֲרֹתֶ֔יהָ (na·‘ă·rō·ṯe·hā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5291: A girl, maiden

she followed
וַתֵּ֗לֶךְ (wat·tê·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

David’s
דָוִ֔ד (ḏā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

messengers
מַלְאֲכֵ֣י (mal·’ă·ḵê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel

and became
וַתְּהִי־ (wat·tə·hî-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

his wife.
לְאִשָּֽׁה׃ (lə·’iš·šāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female


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