1 Samuel 25:35
1 Samuel 25:35 Meaning and Explanation
“So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.”
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Read Full Chapter →David accepts Abigail's gift, sends her home in peace, and grants her request.
What Does 1 Samuel 25:35 Mean?
David receives the provision from Abigail's hand and sends her home with the blessing of peace, telling her he has listened to her voice and granted her request. The war party is disbanded; the threat is lifted.
Where the chapter opened with a peaceful greeting refused, it now closes this scene with peace freely given and received. David's words, go up in peace, undo the violence he had sworn. When wisdom is heeded and mercy chosen, enmity gives way to peace, and a household once doomed is sent home unharmed.
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What does 1 Samuel 25:35 mean?
David accepts Abigail's gift, sends her home in peace, and grants her request.