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and he railed on them. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/25.htm">New King James Version</a> Now one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, “Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master; and he reviled them. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, “Behold, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, and he spoke to them in anger. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal&#8217s wife, saying, &#8220Behold, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, and he scorned them. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, “Behold, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, and he scorned them. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, “Behold, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, and he rushed at them angrily. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But one of Nabal’s young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, “Listen, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to bless (greet) our master, and he shouted at them [in contempt]. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> One of Nabal’s young men informed Abigail, Nabal’s wife, “Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, but he screamed at them. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> One of Nabal&#8217s young men informed Abigail, Nabal&#8217s wife: &#8220Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, but he yelled at them. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed at them. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he flew upon them. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> One of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, "David sent messengers from the desert to greet our master, who yelled at them. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> One of Nabal's servants said to Nabal's wife Abigail, "Have you heard? David sent some messengers from the wilderness with greetings for our master, but he insulted them. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now, one of the young men told Nabal's wife Abigail: "Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our lord, but he screamed insults at them. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile, one of Nabal?s young men informed Nabal?s wife Abigail, ?Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, but he screamed at them. <a href="/net/1_samuel/25.htm">NET Bible</a> But one of the servants told Nabal's wife Abigail, "David sent messengers from the desert to greet our lord, but he screamed at them. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, "Look, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to greet our master; and he railed at them. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers from the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed at them. <a href="/web/1_samuel/25.htm">World English Bible</a> But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, “Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to greet our master; and he insulted them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And one young man of the youths has declared [it] to Abigail wife of Nabal, saying, “Behold, David has sent messengers out of the wilderness to bless our lord, and he flies on them; <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And to Abigail wife of Nabal hath one young man of the youths declared, saying, 'Lo, David hath sent messengers out of the wilderness to bless our lord, and he flieth upon them; <a href="/slt/1_samuel/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And one boy of the boys announced to Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers from the desert to bless my lord; and he will fly upon them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But one of the servants told Abigail the wife of Nabal, saying: Behold David sent messengers out of the wilderness, to salute our master: and he rejected them. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then it was reported to Abigail, the wife of Nabal, by one of his servants, saying: “Behold, David has sent messengers from the desert, so that they might speak kindly to our lord. But he turned them away. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Bible</a> Abigail, Nabal’s wife, was informed of this by one of the servants, who said: “From the wilderness David sent messengers to greet our master, but he screamed at them. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, “David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he shouted insults at them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to bless our master; and he railed at them. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And a young man, one of the young men, told Abigal the wife of Nabal, and he said: “David sent Messengers from the wilderness for his blessing to our Lord, and he himself was careless toward them!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying: 'Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he flew upon them. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And one of the servants reported to Abigaia the wife of Nabal, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our lord; but he turned away from them. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/25-14.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=7427" 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">David, Nabal, and Abigail</a> …13And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men put on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies. 14<a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">Meanwhile, one</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: na·‘ar- (N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">of Nabal’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: mê·han·nə·‘ā·rîm (Prep-m, Art:: N-mp) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">young men</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: hig·gîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">informed</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’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’ê·šeṯ (N-fsc) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/26.htm" title="26: wə·la·’ă·ḇî·ḡa·yil (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Or shorter Abiygal; from 'ab and giyl; father of joy; Abigail or Abigal, the name of two Israelitesses.">Abigail,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“Look,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·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</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šā·laḥ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’ā·ḵîm (N-mp) -- 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/4057.htm" title="4057: mê·ham·miḏ·bār (Prep-m, Art:: N-ms) -- A pasture, a desert, speech. From dabar in the sense of driving; a pasture; by implication, a desert; also speech.">from the wilderness</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: lə·ḇā·rêḵ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">to greet</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">our master,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5860.htm" title="5860: way·yā·‘aṭ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To swoop down upon. A primitive root; to swoop down upon.">but he scolded</a> <a href="/hebrew/bā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them.</a> 15Yet these men were very good to us. When we were in the field, we were not harassed, and nothing of ours went missing the whole time we lived among them.…<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="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a> A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. <a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21-22</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a> If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. <a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17-18</a> 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. <a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Proverbs 12:16</a> A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. <a href="/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11</a> A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a> But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, <a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Romans 12:20-21</a> 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.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. <a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31-32</a> Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a> 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. <a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Proverbs 15:18</a> A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. <a href="/proverbs/20-3.htm">Proverbs 20:3</a> It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel. <a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-28</a> 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. <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a> So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them.railed on them [heb] flew upon them<a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Mark 15:29</a> And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">Abigail</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">Ab'igail</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-21.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-18.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-4.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-33.htm">Hurled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-7.htm">Insulted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-5.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">Master</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-21.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">Nabal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Nabal's</a> <a href="/john/9-28.htm">Railed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-10.htm">Rough</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-6.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-15.htm">Scorned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-4.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-4.htm">Wilderness</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-12.htm">Young</a> <a href="/exodus/24-5.htm">Youths</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-18.htm">Abigail</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">Ab'igail</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-20.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-19.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-21.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-11.htm">Hurled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-15.htm">Insulted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-17.htm">Master</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-42.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-19.htm">Nabal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-36.htm">Nabal's</a> <a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">Railed</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-13.htm">Rough</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-10.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-14.htm">Scorned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-19.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-21.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-37.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-21.htm">Wilderness</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-19.htm">Young</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-15.htm">Youths</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'; 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In the ancient Near Eastern context, servants often played crucial roles in communication within households. Abigail, Nabal's wife, is introduced as a key figure, known for her wisdom and discernment. This sets the stage for her intervention, which is crucial in averting disaster. The mention of Abigail also foreshadows her future significance in David's life, as she later becomes his wife.“Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master David, at this time, is in the wilderness, a place often associated with testing and divine encounters in the Bible. The wilderness of Paran, where David is staying, is a rugged and desolate area, reflecting David's fugitive status as he flees from King Saul. The sending of messengers to Nabal is a customary act of seeking favor and provision, reflecting the social norms of hospitality and mutual aid in the ancient world. David's request is reasonable, given that his men had protected Nabal's shepherds and flocks.but he screamed at them. Nabal's response is one of hostility and disrespect, which is significant given the cultural expectations of hospitality. In the biblical context, to "scream" or "shout" at someone is indicative of a severe breach of etiquette and a lack of respect. Nabal's reaction contrasts sharply with the expected behavior of a host, especially towards someone of David's stature, who is anointed by God and destined to be king. This sets up a moral and ethical contrast between Nabal's foolishness and Abigail's wisdom, as well as highlighting the theme of divine justice and retribution that unfolds in the narrative.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nabal.htm">Nabal</a> A wealthy but harsh and foolish man from Maon, whose name means "fool" in Hebrew. He is known for his ungracious behavior towards David's men. 2. <a href="/topical/a/abigail.htm">Abigail</a> Nabal's intelligent and discerning wife, who plays a crucial role in averting disaster. Her name means "my father's joy" in Hebrew. 3. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, who at this time is a fugitive from King Saul. He sends messengers to Nabal seeking provisions. 4. <a href="/topical/n/nabal's_young_men.htm">Nabal’s Young Men</a> Servants of Nabal who witness his mistreatment of David’s messengers and report it to Abigail. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a> Refers to the region where David and his men are hiding from Saul, specifically the wilderness of Paran.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_wise_intervention.htm">The Power of Wise Intervention</a> Abigail's quick and wise action demonstrates the importance of discernment and intervention in preventing conflict. Believers are called to be peacemakers in their communities. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_foolishness.htm">The Consequences of Foolishness</a> Nabal's folly serves as a warning about the dangers of pride and harshness. Christians are reminded to cultivate humility and kindness. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_servants_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Servants in God's Plan</a> The young man's decision to inform Abigail shows how God can use anyone, regardless of status, to fulfill His purposes. Believers should be attentive to God's leading, regardless of their position. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_injustice.htm">Responding to Injustice</a> David's initial response to Nabal's insult was anger, but Abigail's intervention teaches the value of patience and seeking God's guidance before acting. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_communication.htm">The Importance of Communication</a> The young man's report to Abigail underscores the need for clear and honest communication in resolving conflicts.<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/abigail's_role_in_david's_life.htm">What role did Abigail play in David's life?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_share_good_news_with_the_poor.htm">Who is Ahinoam of Jezreel?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_david_want_revenge_on_nabal.htm">Why did David seek revenge against Nabal?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_david_threaten_violence_here.htm">1 Samuel 25:21–22 – Why would David, future king, threaten such violence over a refusal of hospitality, seemingly contradicting biblical ethics of mercy? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) But one of the young men told Abigail.--The servant of Nabal--accustomed, no doubt, to his master's wild and ungovernable displays of temper had heard the insulting words which Nabal spoke to the armed messenger of the famous outlaw captain; and probably gathering from the angry demeanour of these warlike followers of David how deadly was the insult--aware, too, how great was the power of the man thus insulted--came at once, and recounted to his mistress what had taken place. Abigail had, no doubt, often acted as peace-maker between her intemperate husband and his neighbours, and on hearing the story and how imprudently her husband had behaved, saw that no time must be lost, for with a clever woman's wit she saw that grave consequences would surely follow the churlish refusal and the rash words, which betrayed at once the jealous adherent of Saul and the bitter enemy of the powerful outlaw.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 14-17. - One of the young men. Hebrew, "a lad of the lads," i.e. one of the servants (see on the word <a href="/1_samuel/1-24.htm">1 Samuel 1:24</a>); when used in this sense it has no reference to age (see <a href="/1_samuel/2-17.htm">1 Samuel 2:17</a>). This man was probably some old and confidential servitor. To salute. Hebrew, "to bless" (see <a href="/1_samuel/13-10.htm">1 Samuel 13:10</a>; <a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29</a>). He railed on them. Literally, "flew upon them like a bird of prey." We were not hurt. Literally, "not put to shame" (see on ver. 7). The language of a people always bears witness to their character, and it is a mark of the high spirit of the Israelites that they thought less of the loss than of the disgrace of an injury. As long as we were conversant with them. Hebrew, "as long as we went about with them." In the fields. Really, "in the field," the wilderness, the common pasture land. A wall. I.e. a sure protection both against wild beasts and Amalekite and other plunderers. A son of Belial. A worthless, bad man (see on 1 Samuel 1:16), so coarse and violent that it is hopeless to expostulate with him. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/25-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Meanwhile, one אֶחָ֛ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first of Nabal’s נַֽעַר־ (na·‘ar-) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer young men מֵהַנְּעָרִ֖ים (mê·han·nə·‘ā·rîm) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer informed הִגִּ֧יד (hig·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous Nabal’s נָבָ֔ל (nā·ḇāl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> Nabal -- a man of Carmel wife אֵ֣שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female Abigail, וְלַאֲבִיגַ֙יִל֙ (wə·la·’ă·ḇî·ḡa·yil) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> Abigail -- 'my father is joy', two Israelite women “Look, הִנֵּ֣ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! David דָּוִ֨ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse sent שָׁלַח֩ (šā·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out messengers מַלְאָכִ֧ים ׀ (mal·’ā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> A messenger, of God, an angel from the wilderness מֵֽהַמִּדְבָּ֛ר (mê·ham·miḏ·bār) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4057.htm">Strong's 4057: </a> A pasture, a desert, speech to greet לְבָרֵ֥ךְ (lə·ḇā·rêḵ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse our master, אֲדֹנֵ֖ינוּ (’ă·ḏō·nê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller but he scolded them. וַיָּ֥עַט (way·yā·‘aṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5860.htm">Strong's 5860: </a> To swoop down upon <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/25-14.htm">1 Samuel 25:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25-14.htm">1 Samuel 25:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/25-14.htm">1 Samuel 25:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25-14.htm">1 Samuel 25:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25-14.htm">1 Samuel 25:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/25-14.htm">1 Samuel 25:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/25-14.htm">1 Samuel 25:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/25-14.htm">1 Samuel 25:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/25-14.htm">1 Samuel 25:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/25-14.htm">1 Samuel 25:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 25:14 But one of the young men told (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/25-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:15" /></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>