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I have heard your words and granted your request.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then David accepted her present and told her, “Return home in peace. I have heard what you said. We will not kill your husband.” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then David received from her hand what she had brought him. And he said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. See, I have obeyed your voice, and I have granted your petition.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25.htm">King James Bible</a> So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/25.htm">New King James Version</a> So David received from her hand what she had brought him, and said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. See, I have heeded your voice and respected your person.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and granted your request.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> So David received from her hand what she had brought him and said to her, &#8220Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and granted your request.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So David received from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and granted your request.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So David received from her hand what she had brought him and said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to your voice and granted your request.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So David accepted what she had brought to him and said to her, “Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and have granted your request.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then David accepted what she had brought him and said, “Go home in peace. See, I have heard what you said and have granted your request.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then David accepted what she had brought him and said, &#8220Go home in peace. See, I have heard what you said and have granted your request.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said unto her, Go up in peace to thy house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David accepted the food Abigail had brought. "Don't worry," he said. "You can go home now. I'll do what you asked." <a href="/erv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then David accepted what she brought him and told her, "Go home in peace. I've listened to what you've said and granted your request." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then David accepted what she had brought him and said to her, "Go back home and don't worry. I will do what you want." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> David took from her what she had brought him and told her, "Go up to your house in peace. Look, I've heard your request and will grant it." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, ?Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.? <a href="/net/1_samuel/25.htm">NET Bible</a> Then David took from her hand what she had brought to him. He said to her, "Go back to your home in peace. Be assured that I have listened to you and responded favorably." <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So David received of her hand that which she had brought him: and he said to her, "Go up in peace to your house. Look, I have listened to your voice, and have granted your request." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So David received from her hand that which she had brought him, and said to her, Return in peace to thy house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person. <a href="/web/1_samuel/25.htm">World English Bible</a> So David received from her hand that which she had brought him. Then he said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. Behold, I have listened to your voice and have granted your request.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David receives from her hand that which she has brought to him, and he has said to her, “Go up in peace to your house; see, I have listened to your voice, and accept your face.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David receiveth from her hand that which she hath brought to him, and to her he hath said, 'Go up in peace to thy house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and accept thy face.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will take from her hand what she brought to him, and he said to her, Go up for peace to thy house; see, I heard to thy voice, and I will lift up thy face.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David received at her hand all that she had brought him, and said to her: Go in peace into thy house, behold I have heard thy voice, and have honoured thy face. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then David received from her hand all that she had brought to him. And he said to her: “Go in peace to your own house. Behold, I have heeded your voice, and I have honored your face.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Bible</a> David then took from her what she had brought him and said to her: “Go to your home in peace! See, I have listened to your appeal and have granted your request.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then David received from her hand what she had brought him; he said to her, “Go up to your house in peace; see, I have heeded your voice, and I have granted your petition.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So David received of her hands that which she had brought, and said to her, Go up in peace to your house; see, I have hearkened to your voice and have accepted your person. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David took from her hands the thing that she brought and to her he said: “Go up to your house in peace. See that I have listened to your voice and I have accepted your person”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> So David received of her hand that which she had brought him; and he said unto her: 'Go up in peace to thy house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David took of her hand all that she brought to him, and said to her, Go in peace to thy house: see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and accepted thy petition. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/25-35.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=7677" 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> …34Otherwise, as surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, who has restrained me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, then surely no male belonging to Nabal would have been left alive by morning light.” 35<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.">Then David</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/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">accepted</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yā·ḏāh (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 3fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from her hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hê·ḇî·’āh (V-Hifil-Perf-3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">she had brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and he said</a> <a href="/hebrew/wə·lāh (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3fs) -- ">to her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ă·lî (V-Qal-Imp-fs) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">“Go</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇê·ṯêḵ (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 2fs) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">home</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: lə·šā·lō·wm (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">in peace.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rə·’î (V-Qal-Imp-fs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">See,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">I have heeded</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: ḇə·qō·w·lêḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2fs) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">your voice</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: wā·’eś·śā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">and granted your request.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nā·yiḵ (N-cpc:: 2fs) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> 36When Abigail returned to Nabal, there he was in the house, holding a feast fit for a king, in high spirits and very drunk. So she told him nothing until morning light.…<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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/romans/12-20.htm">Romans 12:20</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.” <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="/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="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a> Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a> Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. <a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Genesis 33:10-11</a> 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. <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a> 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.” <a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a> When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said to her, Go up in peace to your house; see, I have listened to your voice, and have accepted your person.Go up<a href="/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42</a> And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.<a href="/2_samuel/15-9.htm">2 Samuel 15:9</a> And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.<a href="/2_kings/5-19.htm">2 Kings 5:19</a> And he said unto him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way.accepted<a href="/genesis/19-21.htm">Genesis 19:21</a> And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken.<a href="/job/34-19.htm">Job 34:19</a> How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/10-4.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-11.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-33.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-20.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-7.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-6.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">Home</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-27.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-6.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-20.htm">Petition</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">Received</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-31.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-28.htm">Request</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-27.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-16.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-24.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/ezra/8-30.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-22.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-18.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-18.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-25.htm">Home</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-36.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-7.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-16.htm">Petition</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-8.htm">Received</a> <a href="/job/35-7.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-13.htm">Request</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-17.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">Words</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>Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him David's acceptance of Abigail's gift signifies a turning point in the narrative. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, accepting a gift was a sign of reconciliation and peace. Abigail's offering was a peace offering to avert David's wrath against her husband, Nabal. This act of acceptance also reflects David's humility and willingness to listen, a trait that aligns with his character as a man after God's own heart (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>). The act of receiving from a woman's hand also highlights the role of women in biblical narratives as agents of wisdom and peace.and he said to her, “Go home in peace. David's instruction for Abigail to "go home in peace" is a declaration of safety and assurance. In the biblical context, peace (shalom) encompasses not just the absence of conflict but also the presence of well-being and harmony. This phrase echoes the priestly blessing found in <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a>, where peace is a divine gift. David's words here prefigure the peace that Christ offers to believers, as seen in <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>, where Jesus promises His peace to His followers.See, I have heeded your voice David acknowledges that he has listened to Abigail's counsel, which is significant in the biblical tradition where listening is often equated with obedience and wisdom. Abigail's intervention is reminiscent of the wise counsel given by other biblical figures, such as Jethro to Moses (<a href="/exodus/18-17.htm">Exodus 18:17-24</a>). This phrase underscores the importance of heeding wise counsel and the role of divine providence in guiding decisions.and granted your request.” David's granting of Abigail's request demonstrates his capacity for mercy and justice. This act of clemency is a reflection of God's own character, as seen throughout the Old Testament, where God is described as merciful and gracious (<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a>). David's decision to spare Nabal's household prefigures the mercy that Christ extends to humanity, as seen in the New Testament. This moment also highlights the theme of intercession, where Abigail acts as a mediator, a role that Christ ultimately fulfills as the mediator between God and humanity (<a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, who is currently on the run from King Saul. In this chapter, he is leading a group of men and is about to take vengeance on Nabal for his insult. 2. <a href="/topical/a/abigail.htm">Abigail</a> The intelligent and beautiful wife of Nabal, who intervenes to prevent David from committing bloodshed. Her actions demonstrate wisdom and peacemaking. 3. <a href="/topical/n/nabal.htm">Nabal</a> A wealthy but foolish man whose name means "fool." He disrespects David, leading to the conflict that Abigail seeks to resolve. 4. <a href="/topical/c/carmel.htm">Carmel</a> The location where Nabal's sheep-shearing takes place, and where Abigail meets David to offer her peace offering. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a> Abigail's intervention to prevent David from taking vengeance on Nabal, which ultimately leads to David blessing her for her wise actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_peacemaking.htm">The Power of Peacemaking</a> Abigail's actions demonstrate the profound impact of peacemaking. Her wisdom and courage in approaching David with humility and respect defuse a potentially violent situation. <a href="/topical/l/listening_to_wise_counsel.htm">Listening to Wise Counsel</a> David's willingness to listen to Abigail's counsel shows the importance of being open to wisdom, even when it comes from unexpected sources. <a href="/topical/g/god's_providence_in_conflict.htm">God's Providence in Conflict</a> This event illustrates how God can use individuals to intervene and prevent sin, highlighting His sovereignty and care in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_humility.htm">The Role of Humility</a> Abigail's humble approach to David is a powerful example of how humility can lead to reconciliation and peace. <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 disrespect, which can lead to unnecessary conflict and strife.<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_can_solomon_build_the_temple,_not_david.htm">Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands?</a> <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> <a href="/q/why_did_philistines_suddenly_fear_david.htm">In 1 Samuel 29:3-5, why would the Philistines fear David so abruptly if Achish had trusted him for an extended time?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_david_mourn_and_curse_foes.htm">Psalm 35:13-14 - How can David both mourn for his foes and call down curses on them without contradiction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/25-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then David דָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse accepted וַיִּקַּ֤ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take from her hand מִיָּדָ֔הּ (mî·yā·ḏāh) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand what אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that she had brought הֵבִ֖יאָה (hê·ḇî·’āh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go him, ל֑וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> and he said אָמַ֗ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to her, וְלָ֣הּ (wə·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> “Go עֲלִ֤י (‘ă·lî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively home לְבֵיתֵ֔ךְ (lə·ḇê·ṯêḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house in peace. לְשָׁלוֹם֙ (lə·šā·lō·wm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace See, רְאִי֙ (rə·’î) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see I have heeded שָׁמַ֣עְתִּי (šā·ma‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently your voice בְקוֹלֵ֔ךְ (ḇə·qō·w·lêḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound and granted your request.” וָאֶשָּׂ֖א (wā·’eś·śā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/25-35.htm">1 Samuel 25:35 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25-35.htm">1 Samuel 25:35 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/25-35.htm">1 Samuel 25:35 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25-35.htm">1 Samuel 25:35 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25-35.htm">1 Samuel 25:35 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/25-35.htm">1 Samuel 25:35 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/25-35.htm">1 Samuel 25:35 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/25-35.htm">1 Samuel 25:35 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/25-35.htm">1 Samuel 25:35 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/25-35.htm">1 Samuel 25:35 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-35.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 25:35 So David received of her hand that (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/25-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/25-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:36" /></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>