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and she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So it was, <i>as</i> she rode on the donkey, that she went down under cover of the hill; and there were David and his men, coming down toward her, and she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And it happened as she was riding on her donkey and coming down by the hidden part of the mountain, that behold, David and his men were coming down toward her; so she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />It came about as she was riding on her donkey and coming down by the hidden part of the mountain, that behold, David and his men were coming down toward her; so she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it came about as she was riding on her donkey and coming down by the hidden part of the mountain, that behold, David and his men were coming down toward her; so she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So it was happening, as she was riding on her donkey and coming down by the hidden part of the mountain, that behold, David and his men were coming down toward her; and she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />It happened that as she was riding on her donkey and coming down by [way of] the hidden part of the mountain, that suddenly David and his men were coming down toward her, and she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As she rode the donkey down a mountain pass hidden from view, she saw David and his men coming toward her and met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As she rode the donkey down a mountain pass hidden from view, she saw David and his men coming toward her and met them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it was so, as she rode on her ass, and came down by the covert of the mountain, that, behold, David and his men came down toward her; and she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abigail was riding her donkey on the path that led around the hillside, when suddenly she met David and his men heading straight at her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it was so, as she rode on her ass, and came down by the covert of the mountain, that, behold, David and his men came down against her; and she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />She was riding on her donkey down a hidden mountain path when she met David and his men coming toward her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She was riding her donkey around a bend on a hillside when suddenly she met David and his men coming toward her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />She was riding on the donkey and as she went down a protected part of the mountain, David was there with his men, coming down to meet her, and she went toward them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As Abigail came riding her donkey into a mountain ravine, she saw David and his men coming down toward her, and she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Riding on her donkey, she went down under cover of the mountain. David and his men were coming down to meet her, and she encountered them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It was so, as she rode on her donkey, and came down by the covert of the mountain, that look, David and his men came down toward her; and she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by the covert of the hill, and behold, David and his men came down over against her; and she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As she rode on her donkey, and came down hidden by the mountain, behold, David and his men came down toward her, and she met them. <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 it has come to pass, she is riding on the donkey and is coming down in the secret part of the hill-country, and behold, David and his men are coming down to meet her, and she meets them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and it hath come to pass, she is riding on the ass and is coming down in the secret part of the hill-country, and lo, David and his men are coming down to meet her, and she meeteth them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it was she rode upon the ass, and came down in the hiding of the mountain, and behold, David and his men coming down to meet her; and she will meet them.<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 when she had gotten upon an ass, and was coming down to the foot of the mountain, David and his men came down over against her, and she met them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when she had climbed on a donkey, and was descending to the base of the mountain, David and his men were descending to meet her. And she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hidden by the mountain, she came down riding on a donkey, as David and his men were coming down from the opposite direction. When she met them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As she rode on the donkey and came down under cover of the mountain, David and his men came down toward her; and she met them.<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 as she was riding on the ass and coming down by the covert of the mountain, behold, David and his men were coming up in her direction; and she met them.<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 sat on the donkey and she went down in the shelter of the mountain, and David and his men went up to meet her and she met with them<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 it was so, as she rode on her ass, and came down by the covert of the mountain, that, behold, David and his men came down towards her; and she met them.--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass when she had mounted her ass and was going down by the covert of the mountain, behold, David and his men came down to meet her, and she met them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/25-20.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=7497" 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">Abigail Intercedes for Nabal</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>and said to her young men, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">As Abigail</a> <a href="/hebrew/7392.htm" title="7392: rō·ḵe·ḇeṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To mount and ride, ride. A primitive root; to ride; causatively, to place upon, to despatch.">came riding</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.">her donkey</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: wə·yō·re·ḏeṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To come or go down, descend. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: hā·hār (Art:: N-ms) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">into a mountain</a> <a href="/hebrew/5643.htm" title="5643: bə·sê·ṯer (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A covering, hiding place, secrecy. Or cithrah,; from cathar; a cover.">ravine,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">she saw</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</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: wa·’ă·nā·šāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">and his men</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: yō·rə·ḏîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To come or go down, descend. ">coming down</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·rā·ṯāh (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3fs) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner.">toward her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6298.htm" title="6298: wat·tip̄·gōš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To meet, encounter. A primitive root; to come in contact with, whether by accident or violence; figuratively, to concur.">and she met</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>Now David had just finished saying, “In vain I have protected all that belonged to this man in the wilderness. Nothing that belongs to him has gone missing, yet he has paid me back evil for good.…<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="/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="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21-22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Romans 12:20-21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a></span><br />Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a></span><br />But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-28</a></span><br />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.<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="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17-18</a></span><br />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.<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="/genesis/32-6.htm">Genesis 32:6-8</a></span><br />When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you—he and four hundred men with him.” / In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels. / He thought, “If Esau comes and attacks one camp, then the other camp can escape.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Genesis 33:1-4</a></span><br />Now Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming toward him with four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. / He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear. / But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-24.htm">2 Kings 4:24-26</a></span><br />Then she saddled the donkey and told her servant, “Drive onward; do not slow the pace for me unless I tell you.” / So she set out and went to the man of God at Mount Carmel. When the man of God saw her at a distance, he said to his servant Gehazi, “Look, there is the Shunammite woman. / Please run out now to meet her and ask, ‘Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?’” And she answered, “Everything is all right.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Esther 5:1-2</a></span><br />On the third day, Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance. / As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/8-3.htm">Esther 8:3-5</a></span><br />And once again, Esther addressed the king. She fell at his feet weeping and begged him to revoke the evil scheme of Haman the Agagite, which he had devised against the Jews. / The king extended the gold scepter toward Esther, and she arose and stood before the king. / “If it pleases the king,” she said, “and if I have found favor in his sight, and the matter seems proper to the king, and I am pleasing in his sight, may an order be written to revoke the letters that the scheming Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, wrote to destroy the Jews in all the king’s provinces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by the covert on the hill, and, behold, David and his men came down against her; and she met them.</p><p class="hdg">rode</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/4-24.htm">2 Kings 4:24</a></b></br> Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not <i>thy</i> riding for me, except I bid thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-3.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-38.htm">Covert</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-20.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-24.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-28.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/numbers/35-21.htm">Meeteth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-1.htm">Met</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-26.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-25.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-3.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-3.htm">Ravine</a> <a href="/judges/12-14.htm">Riding</a> <a href="/judges/12-14.htm">Rode</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-24.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/judges/14-5.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-19.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-18.htm">Covert</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-21.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-9.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-1.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-8.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/psalms/109-17.htm">Meeteth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-13.htm">Met</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-13.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-13.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-12.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-9.htm">Ravine</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm">Riding</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-42.htm">Rode</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-3.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-1.htm">Towards</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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In biblical times, donkeys were common means of transport, especially for those of moderate means. The mountain ravine suggests a secluded and strategic location, often used for ambushes or private meetings. This setting highlights the tension and potential danger of the encounter. Abigail's actions reflect her wisdom and courage, as she takes initiative to prevent bloodshed. Her journey parallels other biblical figures who used donkeys, such as Balaam (Numbers 22) and Jesus during His triumphal entry into Jerusalem (<a href="/matthew/21.htm">Matthew 21:1-11</a>), symbolizing peace and humility.<p><b>she saw David and his men coming down toward her</b><br>David, anointed but not yet king, is leading his men, reflecting his role as a leader and warrior. This encounter occurs after David has been wronged by Nabal, Abigail's husband, who refused to provide provisions for David's men. The sight of David and his men descending suggests a potential threat, as they are on their way to exact vengeance. This moment is pivotal, as it sets the stage for Abigail's intercession. David's men, likely armed and prepared for conflict, underscore the seriousness of the situation. This scene echoes other biblical moments of confrontation and reconciliation, such as Jacob meeting Esau (Genesis 33).<p><b>and she met them</b><br>Abigail's meeting with David is a critical turning point. Her willingness to confront David demonstrates her bravery and wisdom. In the cultural context, a woman approaching a group of armed men was unusual and risky, highlighting her determination to avert disaster. This encounter is reminiscent of other biblical intercessors, such as Esther before King Xerxes (Esther 5), who risked their lives to save others. Abigail's actions prefigure Christ's role as an intercessor, standing between humanity and impending judgment. Her diplomacy and eloquence in the subsequent verses reveal her as a type of Christ, embodying grace and peacemaking.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abigail.htm">Abigail</a></b><br>A wise and discerning woman, the wife of Nabal. She plays a crucial role in averting disaster by interceding with David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, at this time leading a group of men. He is on his way to confront Nabal due to an insult and lack of hospitality.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nabal.htm">Nabal</a></b><br>A wealthy but foolish man, known for his harsh and surly behavior. His actions provoke David's anger.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mountain_ravine.htm">The Mountain Ravine</a></b><br>The setting of this encounter, symbolizing a place of potential conflict but also of divine intervention through Abigail's actions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_men.htm">David's Men</a></b><br>Loyal followers of David, ready to support him in his quest for justice against Nabal.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_action.htm">Wisdom in Action</a></b><br>Abigail exemplifies the importance of acting with wisdom and discernment, especially in tense situations. Her proactive approach prevents bloodshed and demonstrates the power of a wise intervention.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_peacemakers.htm">The Role of Peacemakers</a></b><br>Abigail's actions remind us of the value of peacemakers in our communities. Her courage and humility serve as a model for resolving conflicts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing_and_intervention.htm">Divine Timing and Intervention</a></b><br>The encounter in the ravine illustrates God's providence in orchestrating events for His purposes. Trusting in God's timing can lead to unexpected resolutions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_rash_decisions.htm">The Dangers of Rash Decisions</a></b><br>David's initial reaction to Nabal's insult shows the potential consequences of acting out of anger. Abigail's intervention teaches the importance of pausing and seeking God's guidance before acting.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_godly_character.htm">The Influence of Godly Character</a></b><br>Abigail's character and actions have a profound impact on David, highlighting how godly character can influence and change the course of events.<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/is_jonathan's_covenant_with_david_inconsistent.htm">Does the nature of Jonathan's covenant with David in 1 Samuel 20:16 present any inconsistencies with later depictions of Israelite covenants?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_high_priest_when_david_ate_bread.htm">Who was high priest when David went into the House of GOD and ate the consecrated bread? Abiathar (Mark 2:26) Ahimelech, the father of Abiathar (I Samuel 1:1; 22:20)</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><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>(20) <span class= "bld">The covert of the hill.</span>--Keil explains the words <span class= "ital">sether hahar--</span>literally, <span class= "ital">a hidden part of the mountain</span>--as probably signifying a hollow between two peaks of the mountain; thus each of the advancing parties would "come down"--Abigail, who approached on one side, and David, who came on the other--and would meet in the hollow between.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/25-20.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">As [Abigail]</span><br /><span class="heb">הִ֣יא ׀</span> <span class="translit">(hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came riding</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹכֶ֣בֶת</span> <span class="translit">(rō·ḵe·ḇeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - 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">her donkey</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֲמ֗וֹר</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">into a mountain</span><br /><span class="heb">הָהָ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·hār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ravine,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּסֵ֣תֶר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·sê·ṯer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5643.htm">Strong's 5643: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, hiding place, secrecy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she saw</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִנֵּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִד֙</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">and his men</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲנָשָׁ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·nā·šāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">coming down</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹרְדִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(yō·rə·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward her,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִקְרָאתָ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(liq·rā·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7122.htm">Strong's 7122: </a> </span><span class="str2">To encounter, befall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and she met</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּפְגֹּ֖שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tip̄·gōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6298.htm">Strong's 6298: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in contact with, to concur</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹתָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/25-20.htm">1 Samuel 25:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25-20.htm">1 Samuel 25:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/25-20.htm">1 Samuel 25:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25-20.htm">1 Samuel 25:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25-20.htm">1 Samuel 25:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/25-20.htm">1 Samuel 25:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/25-20.htm">1 Samuel 25:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/25-20.htm">1 Samuel 25:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/25-20.htm">1 Samuel 25:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/25-20.htm">1 Samuel 25:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/25-20.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 25:20 It was so as she rode (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/25-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/25-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:21" /></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>