1 Samuel 25:38
1 Samuel 25:38 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →About ten days later, the Lord strikes Nabal and he dies.
What Does 1 Samuel 25:38 Mean?
Ten days after that morning, the Lord Himself strikes Nabal, and he dies. The narrative names God plainly as the one who acts; the judgment David was restrained from carrying out, the Lord carries out in His own way and time.
Here is the very lesson Abigail urged: vengeance belongs to God, and He repays. David's clean hands are vindicated, for he did not need to shed blood to see justice done. The Lord who sees every heart needs no help from our wrath, and those who entrust their wrongs to Him will find that He sets all things right.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1 Samuel 25:38
What does 1 Samuel 25:38 mean?
About ten days later, the Lord strikes Nabal and he dies.