1 Samuel 25:14 Meaning and Explanation
“But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them.”
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Read Full Chapter →A servant warns Abigail that Nabal insulted David's messengers.
What Does 1 Samuel 25:14 Mean?
A servant, sensing the danger his master has invited, hurries to Abigail. He reports plainly that David sent men to greet Nabal in peace, and that Nabal answered with abuse and scorn. The word but signals a turn: where the master failed, a wiser course may yet open.
God often raises up a humble voice to avert disaster that pride has set in motion. The servant does not appeal to Nabal, who will not listen, but to the one in the house with understanding. When folly closes its ears, wisdom must be sought out, and the Lord provides the messenger who will be heard.
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What does 1 Samuel 25:14 mean?
A servant warns Abigail that Nabal insulted David's messengers.