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And so she became his wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David’s messengers and became his wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Abigail got up quickly, and with her five female servants accompanying her, rode on the donkey following David&#8217s messengers. And so she became his wife. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She rose quickly and mounted her donkey. Accompanied by her five maids, she went with David's servants and became his wife. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David?s messengers and became his wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <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 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<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 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />She got up immediately, mounted a donkey, and followed David’s messengers, with her five maids attending her. She became his wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<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 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.<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 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<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 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abigaia arose, and mounted her ass, and five damsels followed her: and she went after the servants of David, and became his wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/25-42.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=7758" 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">David Marries Abigail</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">41</span>She arose, then bowed facedown and said, “Here is your maidservant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” <span class="reftext">42</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/26.htm" title="26: ’ă·ḇî·ḡa·yil (N-proper-fs) -- Or shorter Abiygal; from 'ab and giyl; father of joy; Abigail or Abigal, the name of two Israelitesses.">So Abigail</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: wat·tā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4116.htm" title="4116: wat·tə·ma·hêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To hasten. A primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. to hurry; often used adverbially, promptly.">hurried</a> <a href="/hebrew/7392.htm" title="7392: wat·tir·kaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">and got on</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: ha·ḥă·mō·wr (Art:: N-ms) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">a donkey,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ha·hō·lə·ḵō·wṯ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-fp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and attended</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: wə·ḥā·mêš (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">by five</a> <a href="/hebrew/5291.htm" title="5291: na·‘ă·rō·ṯe·hā (N-fpc:: 3fs) -- A girl, maiden. Feminine of na'ar; a girl.">of her maidens,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: lə·raḡ·lāh (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 3fs) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wat·tê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">she followed</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’ă·ḵê (N-mpc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">messengers</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wat·tə·hî- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and became</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">his</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: lə·’iš·šāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">wife.</a> </span><span class="reftext">43</span>David had also married Ahinoam of Jezreel. So she and Abigail were both his wives.…<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="/genesis/24-61.htm">Genesis 24:61</a></span><br />Then Rebekah and her servant girls got ready, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/3-9.htm">Ruth 3:9-11</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">1 Kings 1:38-40</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/11-27.htm">2 Samuel 11:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/2-17.htm">Esther 2:17</a></span><br />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.<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/1-4.htm">Song of Solomon 1:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Matthew 1:24</a></span><br />When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and embraced Mary as his wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-38.htm">Luke 1:38</a></span><br />“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-56.htm">Luke 1:56</a></span><br />Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/2-1.htm">John 2:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22-24</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-1.htm">1 Peter 3:1-6</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Revelation 19:7-9</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-20.htm">Genesis 29:20-28</a></span><br />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. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">Abigail</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-61.htm">Genesis 24:61-67</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-10.htm">Psalm 45:10,11</a></b></br> Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; … </p><p class="hdg">after her [heb] at her feet</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-40.htm">Abigail</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-40.htm">Ab'igail</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-21.htm">Attended</a> <a href="/judges/5-30.htm">Damsels</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-40.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-34.htm">Hasted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-15.htm">Hers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-34.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/judges/5-29.htm">Ladies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-11.htm">Maidens</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Rideth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-41.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-20.htm">Rode</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-40.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">Women</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-27.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Abigail</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Ab'igail</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-17.htm">Attended</a> <a href="/job/41-5.htm">Damsels</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-43.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-24.htm">Hasted</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-33.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-24.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-6.htm">Hers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-24.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/psalms/45-9.htm">Ladies</a> <a href="/esther/2-2.htm">Maidens</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-9.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-24.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-11.htm">Rideth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-2.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-17.htm">Rode</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-43.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-2.htm">Women</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-22.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'; 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Her urgency reflects the importance of the situation, as she transitions from being the wife of Nabal, a foolish man, to aligning herself with David, the anointed future king of Israel. This haste can be seen as a reflection of the urgency with which believers are called to respond to God's call.<p><b>and got on a donkey,</b><br>The donkey was a common mode of transportation in ancient Israel, often used by those of wealth and status. Abigail's use of a donkey signifies her readiness to travel and her willingness to humble herself in service, much like Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, symbolizing peace and humility.<p><b>and attended by five of her maidens,</b><br>The presence of her maidens indicates Abigail's status and wealth, as well as her preparedness for the journey. The number five can symbolize grace in biblical numerology, suggesting that Abigail's actions are underpinned by divine favor. Her maidens also serve as witnesses to her transition from Nabal's household to David's.<p><b>she followed David’s messengers</b><br>Abigail's decision to follow David's messengers signifies her acceptance of David's proposal and her submission to his leadership. This act of following is reminiscent of the call to discipleship, where believers are invited to follow Christ, the ultimate King. It also highlights the role of messengers in biblical narratives as bearers of important news and divine will.<p><b>and became his wife.</b><br>Abigail's marriage to David marks a significant turning point in her life and in the narrative of David's rise to kingship. This union not only elevates Abigail's status but also strengthens David's position by aligning him with a wise and discerning woman. Abigail's role as David's wife can be seen as a type of the Church, the bride of Christ, who is called to wisdom and discernment in her relationship with the Savior.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abigail.htm">Abigail</a></b><br>A wise and discerning woman, previously the wife of Nabal, who becomes David's wife. Her actions demonstrate courage and wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, who is on the run from King Saul. He is a central figure in this account, showing leadership and discernment in choosing Abigail as his wife.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nabal.htm">Nabal</a></b><br>Abigail's former husband, a wealthy but foolish man whose actions nearly brought disaster upon his household.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_messengers_of_david.htm">The Messengers of David</a></b><br>Sent by David to bring Abigail to him, signifying the formalization of their marriage.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_donkey.htm">The Donkey</a></b><br>Represents the mode of transportation and readiness of Abigail to respond to David's call.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_action.htm">Wisdom in Action</a></b><br>Abigail's quick response and decisive action highlight the importance of wisdom and discernment in difficult situations. We should seek God's wisdom in our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_providence.htm">God's Providence</a></b><br>Abigail's transition from Nabal to David illustrates God's providential care and guidance in our lives, even through challenging circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_women.htm">Role of Women</a></b><br>Abigail's account underscores the significant role women play in God's plan, demonstrating strength, courage, and influence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_readiness.htm">Obedience and Readiness</a></b><br>Abigail's readiness to follow David's messengers reflects our need to be prepared and willing to follow God's leading in 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><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/how_to_share_good_news_with_the_poor.htm">Who is Ahinoam of Jezreel?</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/why_are_lost_donkeys_in_1_sam_9_3-4_hard_to_find.htm">Why do 1 Samuel 9:3-4's details about searching for lost donkeys seem contradictory with other instances in the Old Testament where animals are quickly found or retrieved?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/25-42.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">So Abigail</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִיגַ֗יִל</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·ḡa·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abigail -- 'my father is joy', two Israelite women</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hurried</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתְּמַהֵ֞ר</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·ma·hêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4116.htm">Strong's 4116: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and got on</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּרְכַּב֙</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tir·kaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7392.htm">Strong's 7392: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ride, to place upon, to despatch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a donkey,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֲמ֔וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·mō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male ass</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and attended</span><br /><span class="heb">הַהֹלְכ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hō·lə·ḵō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[by] five</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחָמֵשׁ֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥā·mêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of her maidens,</span><br /><span class="heb">נַעֲרֹתֶ֔יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ă·rō·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5291.htm">Strong's 5291: </a> </span><span class="str2">A girl, maiden</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she followed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֵּ֗לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tê·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David’s</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">messengers</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְאֲכֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(mal·’ă·ḵê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and became</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתְּהִי־</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·hî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his wife.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאִשָּֽׁה׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’iš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/25-42.htm">1 Samuel 25:42 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25-42.htm">1 Samuel 25:42 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/25-42.htm">1 Samuel 25:42 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25-42.htm">1 Samuel 25:42 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25-42.htm">1 Samuel 25:42 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/25-42.htm">1 Samuel 25:42 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/25-42.htm">1 Samuel 25:42 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/25-42.htm">1 Samuel 25:42 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/25-42.htm">1 Samuel 25:42 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/25-42.htm">1 Samuel 25:42 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/25-42.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 25:42 Abigail hurried and arose and rode (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/25-41.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:41"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:41" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/25-43.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:43"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:43" /></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>