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When they arrived, they reported every word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So David’s young men returned and told him what Nabal had said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So David’s young men turned away and came back and told him all this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David’s men turned around and went back, and they relayed to him all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So David’s young men turned on their heels and went back; and they came and told him all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David’s young men made their way back and returned; and they came and informed him in accordance with all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So David&#8217s young men retraced their way and went back; and they came and told him according to all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So David’s young men retraced their way and went back; and they came and told him according to all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So David’s young men went back on their way and returned; and they came and told him according to all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So David’s young men made their way back and returned; and they came and told him everything that was said [to them by Nabal].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David’s young men retraced their steps. When they returned to him, they reported all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David&#8217s men retraced their steps. When they returned to him, they reported all these words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So David's young men turned on their way, and went back, and came and told him according to all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The men returned to their camp and told David everything Nabal had said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So David's young men turned on their way, and went back, and came and told him according to all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />David's young men returned and told him all this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />David's men went back to him and told him what Nabal had said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />David's men turned and went on their way. They came back and told David everything. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David?s men turned around and went back, and they relayed to him all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So David's servants went on their way. When they had returned, they came and told David all these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So David's young men turned on their way, and went back, and came and told him according to all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all these sayings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So David’s young men turned on their way and went back, and came and told him all these words. <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 the young men of David turn on their way, and turn back, and come in, and declare to him according to all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the young men of David turn on their way, and turn back, and come in, and declare to him according to all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David's boys will turn about into their way, and turn back and come and announce to him according to all these words.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So the servants of David went back their way, and returning came and told him all the words that he said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so the servants of David traveled back along their way. And returning, they went and reported to him all the words that he had said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So David’s young men retraced their steps and on their return reported to him all that had been said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So David’s young men turned away, and came back and told him all this.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So David's young men turned about and came back and told David all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the young men of David returned on their way and revealed to David all these words<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So David's young men turned on their way, and went back, and came and told him according to all these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So the servants of David turned back, and returned, and came and reported to David according to these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/25-12.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=7406" 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, Nabal, and Abigail</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Why should I take my bread and water and the meat I have slaughtered for my shearers, and give them to these men whose origin I do not know?” <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><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.">So David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: na·‘ă·rê- (N-mpc) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2015.htm" title="2015: way·ya·hap̄·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To turn, overturn. A primitive root; to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert.">turned around</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: lə·ḏar·kām (Prep-l:: N-csc:: 3mp) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šu·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">and went back,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yag·gi·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To be conspicuous. ">and they relayed</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kə·ḵōl (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·də·ḇā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">words.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>And 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.…<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="/matthew/10-14.htm">Matthew 10:14</a></span><br />And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-5.htm">Luke 9:5</a></span><br />If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-11.htm">Mark 6:11</a></span><br />If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-23.htm">Proverbs 18:23</a></span><br />The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a></span><br />A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-19</a></span><br />Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Matthew 5:39</a></span><br />But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Luke 6:29</a></span><br />If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19-20</a></span><br />My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a></span><br />Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a></span><br />I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-29.htm">Genesis 31:29</a></span><br />I have power to do you great harm, but last night the God of your father said to me, ‘Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-4.htm">Exodus 23:4-5</a></span><br />If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a></span><br />Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings.</p><p class="hdg">came</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/24-13.htm">2 Samuel 24:13</a></b></br> So Gad came to David, and told him, and said unto him, Shall seven years of famine come unto thee in thy land? or wilt thou flee three months before thine enemies, while they pursue thee? or that there be three days' pestilence in thy land? now advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/36-21.htm">Isaiah 36:21,22</a></b></br> But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a></b></br> Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that <i>is</i> unprofitable for you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/23-10.htm">Account</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-9.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-24.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/acts/14-21.htm">Retraced</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-28.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-19.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-7.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-9.htm">Words</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-9.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-37.htm">Account</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-4.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-40.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-17.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/acts/14-21.htm">Retraced</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-32.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-23.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-3.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-19.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-3.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-24.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-24.htm">Words</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-14.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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The cultural expectation was that Nabal would reciprocate David's protection of his shepherds and flocks. However, Nabal's refusal was a significant breach of hospitality norms in ancient Israel. The phrase indicates the obedience and discipline of David's men, who did not retaliate against Nabal's insult but instead returned to David. This reflects the military and social structure of David's followers, who were loyal and acted under his command.<p><b>and they relayed to him all these words</b><br>The men faithfully reported Nabal's insulting response to David. This act of communication is crucial in the narrative, as it sets the stage for David's initial reaction of anger and his decision to seek vengeance. The phrase highlights the importance of accurate communication and the role of messengers in biblical narratives. It also underscores the tension between David's human impulse for retribution and the divine call for justice and mercy, a theme that resonates throughout the scriptures. This moment foreshadows the intervention of Abigail, Nabal's wise and discerning wife, who will later prevent bloodshed and demonstrate God's providential care over David's future kingship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, who is currently leading a group of men while on the run from King Saul.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_men.htm">David’s Men</a></b><br>Loyal followers of David who serve as his messengers and soldiers during his time in the wilderness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nabal.htm">Nabal</a></b><br>A wealthy but foolish man who refuses to provide hospitality to David and his men, despite their protection of his shepherds.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/abigail.htm">Abigail</a></b><br>Nabal’s wise and discerning wife, who later intervenes to prevent David from taking vengeance on Nabal.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness_of_paran.htm">Wilderness of Paran</a></b><br>The region where David and his men are staying, a place of refuge and survival during David’s flight from Saul.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wise_counsel.htm">The Importance of Wise Counsel</a></b><br>David’s initial reaction to Nabal’s insult is one of anger and a desire for revenge. This highlights the need for wise counsel and patience in decision-making.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_rejection.htm">Responding to Rejection</a></b><br>David’s men return with Nabal’s rejection, a reminder that not all efforts will be met with gratitude. Christians are called to respond to rejection with grace and trust in God’s provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_justice.htm">Trusting God’s Justice</a></b><br>David’s account encourages believers to trust in God’s justice rather than taking matters into their own hands. This is a call to faith and patience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_humility.htm">The Role of Humility</a></b><br>Abigail’s later actions demonstrate the power of humility and wisdom in diffusing conflict, a model for believers in their interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a></b><br>David’s reliance on his men and their loyalty underscores the importance of community and support in times of trial.<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/who_were_the_mighty_men_of_david.htm">Who were the mighty men of David?</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/how_reconcile_1_sam_16_7,_16_12_on_looks.htm">How do we reconcile 1 Samuel 16:7's emphasis on God looking at the heart with David's 'handsome' description in 16:12, suggesting external attributes mattered?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doubt_david's_authorship_of_psalm_12.htm">If Psalm 12 is attributed to David, why do some scholars question its historical context and doubt Davidic authorship based on linguistic and stylistic factors?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 12, 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Gird ye on,</span> etc. David's determination was fierce and violent. No doubt Nabal's insult irritated him, and possibly also the rude outlaws round him would have protested against any other course; but Nabal's words, rude though they were, would not justify David in the rough vengeance which he meditated. Abigail throughout her speech argues that David was taking too violent a course, and one for which he would afterwards have been sorry. ABIGAIL PACIFIES DAVID (vers. 14-35). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/25-12.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 David's</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִ֖ד</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">men</span><br /><span class="heb">נַעֲרֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ă·rê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">turned around</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּהַפְכ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·hap̄·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2015.htm">Strong's 2015: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, over, to change, overturn, return, pervert</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and went back,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּשֻׁ֙בוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šu·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they relayed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּגִּ֣דוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yag·gi·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּכֹ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֵֽלֶּה׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">words.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדְּבָרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(had·də·ḇā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/25-12.htm">1 Samuel 25:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25-12.htm">1 Samuel 25:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/25-12.htm">1 Samuel 25:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25-12.htm">1 Samuel 25:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25-12.htm">1 Samuel 25:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/25-12.htm">1 Samuel 25:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/25-12.htm">1 Samuel 25:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/25-12.htm">1 Samuel 25:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/25-12.htm">1 Samuel 25:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/25-12.htm">1 Samuel 25:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/25-12.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 25:12 So David's young men turned on their (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/25-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:13" /></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>