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I will follow you shortly.” But she didn’t tell her husband Nabal what she was doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And she said to her young men, “Go on before me; behold, I come after you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and said to her young men, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And she said to her servants, “Go on before me; see, I am coming after you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />She said to her young men, &#8220Go on before me; behold, I am coming after you.&#8221 But she did not tell her husband Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then she said to her male servants, &#8220Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.&#8221 But she did not tell her husband Nabal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And she said unto her young men, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And she said unto her young men, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Go on ahead," she told her young men, "and I'll follow you." But she didn't tell her husband Nabal about it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then she said to the servants, "You go on ahead and I will follow you." But she said nothing to her husband. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />She told her young men, "Go ahead of me, I'll be coming right behind you." But she said nothing to her husband Nabal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and said to her young men, ?Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.? But she did not tell her husband Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and said to her servants, "Go on ahead of me. I will come after you." But she did not tell her husband Nabal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />She said to her young men, "Go on before me. Look, I come after you." But she did not tell her husband.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And she said to her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She said to her young men, “Go on before me. Behold, I am coming after you.” But she didn’t tell her husband, Nabal. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And she will say to her boys, Pass over before me; behold me coming after you. And she announced not to her husband Nabal.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And she said to her servants: Go before me: behold I will follow after you: but she told not her husband Nabal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />She then said to her servants, “Go on ahead; I will follow you.” But to her husband Nabal she said nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and said to her young men, “Go on ahead of me; I am coming after you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And she said to the servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she did not tell her husband Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And she said to the young Man Servants: “Pass before me. Behold I am coming after you!” And she did not tell her husband<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And she said unto her young men: 'Go on before me; behold, I come after you.' But she told not her husband Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And she said to her servants, Go on before me, and behold I come after you: but she told not her husband.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/25-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=7488" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Abigail Intercedes for Nabal</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18</span>Then 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 <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wat·tō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: lin·‘ā·re·hā (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3fs) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">to her young men,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘iḇ·rū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">“Go</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nay (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">ahead of me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">I will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">right behind you.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’āh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">But she did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: hig·gî·ḏāh (V-Hifil-Perf-3fs) -- To be conspicuous. ">tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ū·lə·’î·šāh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">her husband</a> <a href="/hebrew/5037.htm" title="5037: nā·ḇāl (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Carmel. The same as nabal; dolt; Nabal, an Israelite.">Nabal.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>As Abigail came riding her donkey into a mountain ravine, she saw David and his men coming down toward her, and she met them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a></span><br />A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a></span><br />Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a></span><br />If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21-22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Romans 12:20</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17-18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a></span><br />But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a></span><br />So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a></span><br />Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">Genesis 32:3-5</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Genesis 33:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-12</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And she said to her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal.</p><p class="hdg">Go</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-16.htm">Genesis 32:16,20</a></b></br> And he delivered <i>them</i> 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… </p><p class="hdg">But</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/31-11.htm">Proverbs 31:11,12,27</a></b></br> The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/23-24.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-4.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">Nabal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-20.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-4.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-15.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Nabal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-40.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">Samuel dies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-2.htm">David in Paran sends to Nabal</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">Provoked by Nabal's rudeness, he minds to destroy him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">Abigail understanding thereof</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-18.htm">takes a present</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">and by her wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">pacifies David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-36.htm">Nabal hearing thereof, dies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">David takes Abigail and Ahinoam to be his wives</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-44.htm">Michal is given to Phalti</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and said to her young men</b><br>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.<p><b>“Go ahead of me.</b><br>Abigail's directive to the young men to go ahead of her demonstrates her strategic thinking. By sending them first, she ensures that David and his men are met with a gesture of goodwill before her arrival. This action reflects her wisdom and understanding of the importance of diplomacy and timing. It also shows her proactive approach in averting potential disaster, as David was on his way to confront Nabal for his insult.<p><b>I will be right behind you.”</b><br>Abigail's promise to follow closely behind her servants underscores her commitment to personally address the situation. Her willingness to face David herself reveals her courage and sense of responsibility. This phrase can be seen as a foreshadowing of her role as a peacemaker, akin to the intercessory role that Christ plays, stepping in to mediate and bring reconciliation.<p><b>But she did not tell her husband Nabal.</b><br>This decision not to inform Nabal of her actions is significant. Nabal is described earlier in the chapter as harsh and evil in his dealings, which justifies Abigail's choice to act independently. Her discretion in this matter highlights the tension within their marriage and the potential danger of involving Nabal, who might have obstructed her efforts. This phrase also reflects the biblical theme of wisdom prevailing over folly, as Abigail's actions ultimately save her household.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abigail.htm">Abigail</a></b><br>A wise and discerning woman, the wife of Nabal. She plays a crucial role in averting disaster by acting independently and with foresight.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nabal.htm">Nabal</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>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.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/y/young_men.htm">Young Men</a></b><br>Servants of Abigail, whom she instructs to go ahead with provisions for David and his men.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/carmel.htm">Carmel</a></b><br>The region where Nabal's estate is located, and where the events unfold.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_action.htm">Wisdom in Action</a></b><br>Abigail'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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peacemaking.htm">Peacemaking</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/godly_leadership.htm">Godly Leadership</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_communication.htm">The Role of Communication</a></b><br>Abigail's choice not to inform Nabal immediately underscores the importance of timing and discretion in communication, especially in tense situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/abigail's_role_in_david's_life.htm">What role did Abigail play in David's life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_sources_confirm_1_samuel_30_events.htm">What reliable sources affirm that the recovery of every captive, including David's wives, truly happened (1 Samuel 30)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_samuel_25_39-42__why_did_david_marry_abigail_so_soon.htm">1 Samuel 25:39-42 - How do we reconcile David marrying Abigail immediately after Nabal's death with biblical laws and cultural norms on mourning and remarriage?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_sam_25_29__how_does_abigail's_view_of_divine_protection_compare.htm">1 Samuel 25:29 - How does Abigail's reference to David's 'secure bundle of life' align with or deviate from other Old Testament depictions of divine protection?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/25-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֹּ֤אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to her young men,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִנְעָרֶ֙יהָ֙</span> <span class="translit">(lin·‘ā·re·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Go</span><br /><span class="heb">עִבְר֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘iḇ·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ahead of me.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנַ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will be</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנְנִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">right behind you.”</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרֵיכֶ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">But she did not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tell</span><br /><span class="heb">הִגִּֽידָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(hig·gî·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her husband</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְאִישָׁ֥הּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·’î·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nabal.</span><br /><span class="heb">נָבָ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḇāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nabal -- a man of Carmel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/25-19.htm">1 Samuel 25:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25-19.htm">1 Samuel 25:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/25-19.htm">1 Samuel 25:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25-19.htm">1 Samuel 25:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25-19.htm">1 Samuel 25:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/25-19.htm">1 Samuel 25:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/25-19.htm">1 Samuel 25:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/25-19.htm">1 Samuel 25:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/25-19.htm">1 Samuel 25:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/25-19.htm">1 Samuel 25:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/25-19.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 25:19 She said to her young men Go (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/25-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/25-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>