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Please listen to what I have to say. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> She fell at his feet and said, “On me alone, my lord, be the guilt. Please let your servant speak in your ears, and hear the words of your servant. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25.htm">King James Bible</a> And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let this iniquity be: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine audience, and hear the words of thine handmaid. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/25.htm">New King James Version</a> So she fell at his feet and said: “On me, my lord, on me let this iniquity be! And please let your maidservant speak in your ears, and hear the words of your maidservant. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> She fell at his feet and said, “On me alone, my lord, be the blame. And please let your slave speak to you, and listen to the words of your slave. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> She fell at his feet and said, &#8220On me alone, my lord, be the blame. And please let your maidservant speak to you, and listen to the words of your maidservant. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And she fell at his feet and said, “On me alone, my lord, be the blame. And please let your maidservant speak to you, and listen to the words of your maidservant. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And she fell at his feet and said, “On me alone, my lord, be the blame. And please let your maidservant speak in your ears, and listen to the words of your maidservant. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Kneeling at his feet she said, “My lord, let the blame and guilt be on me alone. And please let your maidservant speak to you, and listen to the words of your maidservant. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> She knelt at his feet and said, “The guilt is mine, my lord, but please let your servant speak to you directly. Listen to the words of your servant. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> She fell at his feet and said, &#8220The guilt is mine, my lord, but please let your servant speak to you directly. Listen to the words of your servant. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> And she fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me be the iniquity; and let thy handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine ears, and hear thou the words of thy handmaid. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then she said: Sir, please let me explain! <a href="/erv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> And she fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me be the iniquity: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine ears, and hear thou the words of thine handmaid. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After she bowed at his feet, she said, "Sir, let me be held responsible for this wrong. Please let me speak with you. Please listen to my words. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> at David's feet, and said to him, "Please, sir, listen to me! Let me take the blame. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> She fell at his feet and pleaded, "Your majesty, let the guilt be on me alone, and please let your servant speak to you. Listen to the words of your servant. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> She fell at his feet and said, ?My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant. <a href="/net/1_samuel/25.htm">NET Bible</a> Falling at his feet, she said, "My lord, I accept all the guilt! But please let your female servant speak with my lord! Please listen to the words of your servant! <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And she said, "On me, my lord, be the guilt; and please let your servant speak to you directly, and hear the words of your servant. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let this iniquity be: and let thy handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thy audience, and hear the words of thy handmaid. <a href="/web/1_samuel/25.htm">World English Bible</a> She fell at his feet and said, “On me, my lord, on me be the blame! Please let your servant speak in your ears. Hear the words of your servant. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and falls at his feet and says, “On me, my lord, the iniquity; and please let your handmaid speak in your ear, and hear the words of your handmaid. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and falleth at his feet and saith, 'On me, my lord, the iniquity; and let, I pray thee, thy handmaid speak in thine ear, and hear the words of thy handmaid. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And she will fall at his feet and say, In me, my lord, me the iniquity; and thy servant now will speak in thine ears, and hear the words of thy servant.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And she fell at his feet, and said: Upon me let this iniquity be, my lord: let thy handmaid speak, I beseech thee, in thy ears: and hear the words of thy servant. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And she fell at his feet, and she said: “May this iniquity be upon me, my lord. I beg you, let your handmaid speak to your ears, and listen to the words of your servant. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Bible</a> As she fell at his feet she said: “My lord, let the blame be mine. Please let your maidservant speak to you; listen to the words of your maidservant. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> She fell at his feet and said, “Upon me alone, my lord, be the guilt; please let your servant speak in your ears, and hear the words of your servant.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And fell at his feet, and said, I beseech you, my lord, let this iniquity be upon me, my lord; and let your handmaid speak before you concerning this man Nabal. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And she fell at his feet and she said: “I beg of you, my Lord, let the foolishness be upon me my Lord! Your MaidServant will speak before you about this man, Nabal, because according to his name, so is Nabal. His name and his deeds are with him, and I, your MaidServant, had not seen the young men whom my Lord sent<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And she fell at his feet, and said: 'Upon me, my lord, upon me be the iniquity; and let thy handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine ears, and hear thou the words of thy handmaid. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> even to his feet, and said, On me, my lord, be my wrong: let, I pray thee, thy servant speak in thine ears, and hear thou the words of thy servant. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/25-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=7538" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Abigail Intercedes for Nabal</a> …23When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him. 24<a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: wat·tip·pōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">She fell</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">his feet</a> <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/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">“My lord,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5771.htm" title="5771: he·‘ā·wōn (Art:: N-cs) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">may the blame be</a> <a href="/hebrew/bî- (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">on me alone,</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">but please</a> <a href="/hebrew/519.htm" title="519: ’ă·mā·ṯə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- A maid, handmaid. Apparently a primitive word; a maid-servant or female slave.">let your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ū·ṯə·ḏab·ber- (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf-3fs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: bə·’ā·zə·ne·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fdc:: 2ms) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">to you;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: ū·šə·ma‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">hear</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/519.htm" title="519: ’ă·mā·ṯe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- A maid, handmaid. Apparently a primitive word; a maid-servant or female slave.">of your servant.</a> 25My lord should pay no attention to this scoundrel Nabal, for he lives up to his name: His name means Fool, and folly accompanies him. I, your servant, did not see my lord’s young men whom you sent.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/44-18.htm">Genesis 44:18</a> Then Judah approached Joseph and said, “Sir, please let your servant speak personally to my lord. Do not be angry with your servant, for you are equal to Pharaoh himself. <a href="/2_samuel/14-12.htm">2 Samuel 14:12-13</a> Then the woman said, “Please, may your servant speak a word to my lord the king?” “Speak,” he replied. / The woman asked, “Why have you devised a thing like this against the people of God? When the king says this, does he not convict himself, since he has not brought back his own banished son? <a href="/2_samuel/24-17.htm">2 Samuel 24:17</a> When David saw the angel striking down the people, he said to the LORD, “Surely I, the shepherd, have sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? Please, let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house.” <a href="/1_kings/1-20.htm">1 Kings 1:20-21</a> And as for you, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are upon you to tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him. / Otherwise, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, I and my son Solomon will be counted as criminals.” <a href="/esther/8-3.htm">Esther 8:3</a> And once again, Esther addressed the king. She fell at his feet weeping and begged him to revoke the evil scheme of Haman the Agagite, which he had devised against the Jews. <a href="/job/42-8.htm">Job 42:8-9</a> So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.” / So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Job’s prayer. <a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a> A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. <a href="/proverbs/25-15.htm">Proverbs 25:15</a> Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. <a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a> “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. <a href="/jeremiah/26-19.htm">Jeremiah 26:19</a> Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone else in Judah put him to death? Did Hezekiah not fear the LORD and seek His favor, and did not the LORD relent of the disaster He had pronounced against them? But we are about to bring great harm on ourselves!” <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a> If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. <a href="/luke/15-18.htm">Luke 15:18-19</a> I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. / I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”’ <a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a> Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots. <a href="/john/8-7.htm">John 8:7</a> When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And fell at his feet, and said, On me, my lord, on me let this iniquity be: and let your handmaid, I pray you, speak in your audience, and hear the words of your handmaid.fell<a href="/2_kings/4-37.htm">2 Kings 4:37</a> Then she went in, and fell at his feet, and bowed herself to the ground, and took up her son, and went out.<a href="/esther/8-3.htm">Esther 8:3</a> And Esther spake yet again before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him with tears to put away the mischief of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had devised against the Jews.<a href="/matthew/18-29.htm">Matthew 18:29</a> And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.Upon<a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">1 Samuel 25:28</a> I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the LORD will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.<a href="/genesis/44-33.htm">Genesis 44:33,34</a> Now therefore, I pray thee, let thy servant abide instead of the lad a bondman to my lord; and let the lad go up with his brethren… <a href="/2_samuel/14-9.htm">2 Samuel 14:9</a> And the woman of Tekoah said unto the king, My lord, O king, the iniquity be on me, and on my father's house: and the king and his throne be guiltless.let thine<a href="/genesis/44-18.htm">Genesis 44:18</a> Then Judah came near unto him, and said, Oh my lord, let thy servant, I pray thee, speak a word in my lord's ears, and let not thine anger burn against thy servant: for thou art even as Pharaoh.<a href="/2_samuel/14-12.htm">2 Samuel 14:12</a> Then the woman said, Let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak one word unto my lord the king. And he said, Say on.audience [heb] ears <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/21-1.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/exodus/24-7.htm">Audience</a> <a href="/genesis/44-32.htm">Blame</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-18.htm">Handmaid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-7.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-8.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-18.htm">Maidservant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-8.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-11.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-17.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-12.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-12.htm">Words</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-15.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/7-28.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">Audience</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-9.htm">Blame</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-19.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Handmaid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-34.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Maidservant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-40.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-4.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-35.htm">Words</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-18.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 25</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">Samuel dies</a> 2. <a href="/1_samuel/25-2.htm">David in Paran sends to Nabal</a> 10. <a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">Provoked by Nabal's rudeness, he minds to destroy him</a> 14. <a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">Abigail understanding thereof</a> 18. <a href="/1_samuel/25-18.htm">takes a present</a> 23. <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">and by her wisdom</a> 32. <a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">pacifies David</a> 36. <a href="/1_samuel/25-36.htm">Nabal hearing thereof, dies</a> 39. <a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">David takes Abigail and Ahinoam to be his wives</a> 44. <a href="/1_samuel/25-44.htm">Michal is given to Phalti</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>She fell at his feet This act of falling at someone's feet is a gesture of deep humility and submission, often seen in biblical narratives. Abigail's action here is reminiscent of other instances in Scripture where individuals fall at the feet of those in authority or divine beings, such as Mary at Jesus' feet (<a href="/john/11-32.htm">John 11:32</a>). It signifies respect and a plea for mercy, acknowledging David's future kingship and authority.and said, “My lord, By addressing David as "my lord," Abigail acknowledges his authority and future role as king, even though Saul is still reigning. This reflects the cultural practice of showing deference to those in positions of power or those destined for it. It also demonstrates her wisdom and discernment in recognizing God's anointing on David.may the blame be on me alone, Abigail takes responsibility for the actions of her husband, Nabal, which is a profound act of intercession. This mirrors the concept of substitutionary atonement found throughout Scripture, where one takes the place of another, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who bore the sins of humanity (<a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5-6</a>).but please let your servant speak to you; Abigail's request to speak highlights the importance of communication and the power of words to defuse potential conflict. It reflects the biblical principle of seeking peace and reconciliation, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/15.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a>, "A gentle answer turns away wrath."hear the words of your servant. This plea for David to listen underscores the value of wisdom and counsel, especially from unexpected sources. Abigail's words are prophetic and wise, serving as a reminder of the importance of heeding godly advice, akin to the counsel given by Jethro to Moses (<a href="/exodus/18-17.htm">Exodus 18:17-24</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abigail.htm">Abigail</a> A wise and discerning woman, the wife of Nabal. She intervenes to prevent David from taking vengeance on her household. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, who is seeking retribution against Nabal for his insult and refusal to provide provisions. 3. <a href="/topical/n/nabal.htm">Nabal</a> A wealthy but foolish man, whose name means "fool." He disrespects David, leading to a potential conflict. 4. <a href="/topical/c/carmel.htm">Carmel</a> The region where Nabal's estate is located, and where the events of this chapter unfold. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_encounter.htm">The Encounter</a> Abigail meets David and his men on their way to destroy Nabal's household, and she intercedes on behalf of her family.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_humility.htm">The Power of Humility</a> Abigail's humble approach in taking the blame upon herself demonstrates the strength found in humility. In our lives, humility can defuse potentially volatile situations. <a href="/topical/i/intercession_and_mediation.htm">Intercession and Mediation</a> Abigail acts as an intercessor, standing in the gap to prevent bloodshed. We are called to be peacemakers and mediators in our communities and families. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_action.htm">Wisdom in Action</a> Abigail's discernment and quick action saved her household. We should seek God's wisdom in our decisions, especially in times of crisis. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_scripture.htm">The Role of Women in Scripture</a> Abigail's account is a powerful example of a woman's influence and leadership. It challenges us to recognize and value the contributions of women in the church and society. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a> Despite Nabal's foolishness, God uses Abigail to protect David from sinning. This reminds us of God's providence and protection over our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 25</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_need_intermediaries.htm">If God is all-powerful, why does He need intermediaries like angels and prophets?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_israel.htm">What does the Bible say about Israel in End Times?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_god's_mercy_shown_in_1_sam_2_25.htm">1 Samuel 2:25 suggests the Lord intended to kill Eli's sons--how does this reconcile with the concept of a merciful, forgiving deity?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_foot_washing.htm">What does the Bible say about foot washing?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/25-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>She fell וַתִּפֹּל֙ (wat·tip·pōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie at עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his feet רַגְלָ֔יו (raḡ·lāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> A foot, a step, the pudenda and said, וַתֹּ֕אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “My lord, אֲדֹנִ֖י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller may the blame be הֶֽעָוֺ֑ן (he·‘ā·wōn) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity on me alone, בִּי־ (bî-) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> but please נָ֤א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' let your servant אֲמָֽתְךָ֙ (’ă·mā·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_519.htm">Strong's 519: </a> A maidservant, female slave speak וּֽתְדַבֶּר־ (ū·ṯə·ḏab·ber-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue to you; בְּאָזְנֶ֔יךָ (bə·’ā·zə·ne·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> Broadness, the ear hear וּשְׁמַ֕ע (ū·šə·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently the words דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of your servant. אֲמָתֶֽךָ׃ (’ă·mā·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_519.htm">Strong's 519: </a> A maidservant, female slave <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-24.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 25:24 She fell at his feet and said (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:25" /></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>