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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And let this gift, which your servant has brought to my lord, be given to the men who follow you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And here is a present that I, your servant, have brought to you and your young men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And now let this present that your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And now this present which your maidservant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And now let this gift which your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who accompany my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Now let this gift which your maidservant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who accompany my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And now let this gift which your maidservant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who accompany my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So now let this gift which your servant-woman has brought to my lord be given to the young men who went about with my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now this gift, which your maidservant has brought my lord, let it be given to the young men who accompany <i>and</i> follow my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Accept this gift your servant has brought to my lord, and let it be given to the young men who follow my lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And now this present which thy servant hath brought unto my lord, let it be given unto the young men that follow my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And now this present which thy servant hath brought unto my lord, let it be given unto the young men that follow my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Here is a gift I am bringing to you. May it be given to the young men who are in your service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Please, sir, accept this present I have brought you, and give it to your men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now let this present that your servant has brought to your majesty be given to the young men who follow your majesty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now let this present that your servant has brought to my lord be given to the servants who follow my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now this present which your servant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And now this blessing which thy handmaid hath brought to my lord, let it even be given to the young men that follow my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now this present which your servant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord. <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 now, this blessing which your maidservant has brought to my lord—it has been given to the young men who are going up and down at the feet of my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And, now, this blessing which thy maid-servant hath brought to my lord -- it hath been given to the young men who are going up and down at the feet of my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now this blessing which thy servant brought to my give it to the boys going at the feet of my lord.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Wherefore receive this blessing, which thy handmaid hath brought to thee, my lord: and give it to the young men that follow thee, my lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Because of this, accept this blessing, which your handmaid has brought to you, my lord. And give it to the young men who follow you, my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Accept this gift, then, which your maidservant has brought for my lord, and let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And now let this present that your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord.<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 now this present which your handmaid has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men that follow my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Now your MaidServant brought this blessing to my Lord. Give a blessing to the youths who walk at the foot of my Lord<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 now this present which thy servant hath brought unto my lord, let it be given unto the young men that follow my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And now accept this token of goodwill, which thy servant has brought to my lord, and thou shalt give it to the servants that wait on my lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/25-27.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=7583" 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">26</span>Now, my lord, as surely as the LORD lives and you yourself live, the LORD has held you back from coming to bloodshed and avenging yourself with your own hand. May your enemies and those who seek harm for my lord be like Nabal. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">let this</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: hab·bə·rā·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">gift</a> <a href="/hebrew/8198.htm" title="8198: šip̄·ḥā·ṯə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Maid, maidservant. Feminine from an unused root meaning to spread out; a female slave.">your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hê·ḇî (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">has brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: la·ḏō·nî (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">to my lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·nit·tə·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3fs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">be given</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: lan·nə·‘ā·rîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">to the young men</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ham·miṯ·hal·lə·ḵîm (Art:: V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">who follow</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: bə·raḡ·lê (Prep-b:: N-fdc) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda."></a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Genesis 33:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">2 Kings 5:15-16</a></span><br />Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.” / But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-16.htm">Proverbs 18:16</a></span><br />A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-14.htm">Proverbs 21:14</a></span><br />A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Genesis 32:20-21</a></span><br />You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I will appease Esau with the gift that is going before me. After that I can face him, and perhaps he will accept me.” / So Jacob’s gifts went on before him, while he spent the night in the camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">2 Samuel 16:1-2</a></span><br />When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. / “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27-29</a></span><br />When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. / They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, / honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">1 Kings 10:2</a></span><br />She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a></span><br />So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40-42</a></span><br />He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. / Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-5.htm">Luke 10:5-6</a></span><br />Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ / If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Luke 19:8</a></span><br />But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Acts 10:4</a></span><br />Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And now this blessing which your handmaid has brought to my lord, let it even be given to the young men that follow my lord.</p><p class="hdg">blessing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26</a></b></br> And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, <i>even</i> to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11</a></b></br> Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took <i>it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">2 Kings 5:15</a></b></br> And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that <i>there is</i> no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant.</p><p class="hdg">follow [heb] walk at the feet of</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/25-42.htm">1 Samuel 25:42</a></b></br> And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/4-10.htm">Judges 4:10</a></b></br> And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he went up with ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/16-2.htm">2 Samuel 16:2</a></b></br> And the king said unto Ziba, What meanest thou by these? And Ziba said, The asses <i>be</i> for the king's household to ride on; and the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat; and the wine, that such as be faint in the wilderness may drink.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/28-2.htm">Accompany</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-21.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Handmaid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Maidservant</a> <a href="/judges/9-18.htm">Maid-Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Master</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-6.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-3.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/28-1.htm">Accompany</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-33.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">Handmaid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">Maidservant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-41.htm">Maid-Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">Master</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-35.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-42.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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Now let this gift</b><br>In the ancient Near Eastern culture, gifts were often used to appease anger or to show respect and submission. Abigail's offering is a strategic act of diplomacy, reflecting wisdom and humility. This aligns with <a href="/proverbs/21-14.htm">Proverbs 21:14</a>, which speaks of a gift pacifying anger.<p><b>your servant has brought</b><br>Abigail refers to herself as a servant, demonstrating humility and respect. This self-identification as a servant is reminiscent of the humility shown by Christ, who came to serve (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>).<p><b>to my lord</b><br>The term "lord" here is a title of respect, acknowledging David's future role as king. Abigail's recognition of David's authority prefigures the acknowledgment of Christ's lordship, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>.<p><b>be given to the young men</b><br>Abigail's gift is intended for David's men, highlighting the importance of community and support within a leadership structure. This reflects the biblical principle of providing for those who serve, as seen in <a href="/1_timothy/5-18.htm">1 Timothy 5:18</a>.<p><b>who follow you</b><br>The loyalty of David's men is significant, as it foreshadows the followers of Christ who are called to be faithful and devoted. This mirrors the call to discipleship found in <a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19</a>, where Jesus invites His followers to join Him.<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, who intervenes to prevent David from taking vengeance on her household.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, who is on the run from King Saul and is leading a group of men.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nabal.htm">Nabal</a></b><br>A wealthy but foolish man, husband to Abigail, who insults David and refuses to provide for him and his men.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_young_men.htm">The Young Men</a></b><br>David's followers, who are in need of provisions and are the intended recipients of Abigail's gift.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/carmel.htm">Carmel</a></b><br>The region where Nabal's estate is located and where the events of this chapter take place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_a_gift.htm">The Power of a Gift</a></b><br>Abigail's gift to David is a tangible expression of peace and goodwill. In our lives, offering gifts or acts of kindness can defuse tension and build bridges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_action.htm">Wisdom in Action</a></b><br>Abigail's discernment and quick action prevent bloodshed. We are called to seek wisdom and act decisively in situations that require intervention.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peacemaking_as_a_virtue.htm">Peacemaking as a Virtue</a></b><br>Abigail's role as a peacemaker aligns with biblical teachings on the blessedness of those who pursue peace. We should strive to be peacemakers in our communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_and_service.htm">Humility and Service</a></b><br>Abigail refers to herself as David's servant, demonstrating humility. Serving others selflessly is a key Christian virtue.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_providence.htm">God's Providence</a></b><br>The account illustrates how God can use individuals to accomplish His purposes and protect His people. Trust in God's providence in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_epaphroditus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Epaphroditus in the Bible?</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_is_god's_mercy_shown_in_1_sam_2_25.htm">1 Samuel 2:25 suggests the Lord intended to kill Eli's sons--how does this reconcile with the concept of a merciful, forgiving deity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_peter_deny_jesus_thrice.htm">Did Peter deny knowing Jesus three times?</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>(27) <span class= "bld">This blessing.</span>--That is to say, <span class= "ital">gift. </span>Of this Abigail makes little account--it was simply an expression of her homage and good will. It was not intended, of course, for David, but for his company; but she brought it, as is the custom in the East where an inferior approaches a superior, whether as a visitor or as a suppliant, to bring in the hand gifts. Let it be given, she added, to his companions.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/25-27.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">Now</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{let} this</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֹּ֔את</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">gift</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּרָכָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·rā·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benediction, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your servant</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁפְחָתְךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(šip̄·ḥā·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8198.htm">Strong's 8198: </a> </span><span class="str2">Maid, maidservant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has brought</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵבִ֥יא</span> <span class="translit">(hê·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to my lord</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽאדֹנִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḏō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sovereign, controller</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be given</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִתְּנָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nit·tə·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the young men</span><br /><span class="heb">לַנְּעָרִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(lan·nə·‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural<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">who follow</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּֽתְהַלְּכִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miṯ·hal·lə·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[you].</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sovereign, controller</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/25-27.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 25:27 Now this present which your servant has (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/25-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:28" /></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>