1 Samuel 25:32

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And David said to Abigail, Blessed [be] the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:

Complete Jewish Bible:

David said to Avigayil, "Blessed be ADONAI the God of Isra'el, who sent you today to meet me;

Berean Standard Bible:

Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day!

American Standard Version:

And David said to Abigail, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who sent thee this day to meet me:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And David^{H1732} said^{H559} to Abigail^{H26}, Blessed^{H1288} be the LORD^{H3068} God^{H430} of Israel^{H3478}, which sent^{H7971} thee this day^{H3117} to meet^{H7125} me:

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Commentary for 1 Samuel 25:32

1 Samuel 25:32 is a verse that captures a moment of gratitude and recognition of divine intervention in the life of David, who would later become the king of Israel. The historical context of this verse is set during the period when David was a fugitive, evading King Saul's jealous wrath. David and his men had been living in the wilderness, and they had recently protected the flocks of a wealthy man named Nabal. When David's men asked Nabal for provisions in return for their services, Nabal rudely refused them.

In response to Nabal's insult, David prepared to retaliate against Nabal and his household. However, Abigail, Nabal's wise and beautiful wife, intervened. She quickly gathered food and wine and went to meet David, offering the provisions as a peace offering and persuading him not to act rashly. In 1 Samuel 25:32, after Abigail's plea and acknowledgment of David's future kingship, David blesses the Lord God of Israel for sending Abigail to him that day.

The themes present in this verse include divine providence, as David recognizes that it was the Lord who prompted Abigail to meet him and prevent potential bloodshed. It also highlights the importance of wisdom and diplomacy, as Abigail's actions avert a tragedy and demonstrate her resourcefulness and courage. Additionally, the verse reflects the overarching narrative of God's protection over David, who is depicted as a man of honor and restraint, willing to listen to reason and respect divine timing for his ascension to the throne. This event serves as a character-building moment for David, emphasizing the virtues of patience and trust in God's plan.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1732
   There are 911 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּוִד
   Transliteration: Dâvid
   Pronunciation: daw-veed'
   Description: rarely (fully); דָּוִיד; from the same as דּוֹד; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse; David.
   
2. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
3. Strong's Number: H26
   There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲבִיגַיִל
   Transliteration: ʼĂbîygayil
   Pronunciation: ab-ee-gah'-yil
   Description: or shorter אֲבִיגַל; from אָב and גִּיל; father (i.e. source) of joy; Abigail or Abigal, the name of two Israelitesses; Abigal.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1288
   There are 289 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָרַךְ
   Transliteration: bârak
   Pronunciation: baw-rak'
   Description: a primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason); [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
6. Strong's Number: H430
   There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
   Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
   Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
   Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3478
   There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
   Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
   Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
   Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.
   
8. Strong's Number: H7971
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלַח
   Transliteration: shâlach
   Pronunciation: shaw-lakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications); [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out).
   
9. Strong's Number: H3117
   There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹם
   Transliteration: yôwm
   Pronunciation: yome
   Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger.
   
10. Strong's Number: H7125
    There are 117 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קִרְאָה
    Transliteration: qirʼâh
    Pronunciation: keer-aw'
    Description: from קָרָא; an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite); [idiom] against (he come), help, meet, seek, [idiom] to, [idiom] in the way.