1 Samuel 25:39 Meaning and Explanation
“And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the LORD, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath kept his servant from evil: for the LORD hath returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head. And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take her to him to wife.”
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Read Full Chapter →David blesses God for judging Nabal and keeping him from evil, then seeks Abigail as his wife.
What Does 1 Samuel 25:39 Mean?
Hearing of Nabal's death, David blesses the Lord for pleading his cause, judging Nabal's wickedness, and keeping His servant from doing evil. He then sends word to Abigail, seeking her as his wife.
David's praise centers not on his enemy's fall but on his own preservation from sin; he is most grateful that God kept his hands clean. The Lord returned Nabal's wickedness upon his own head, requiring nothing of David but trust. Now the wise woman who saved a fool's house is joined to the future king, and her faithfulness is honored.
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What does 1 Samuel 25:39 mean?
David blesses God for judging Nabal and keeping him from evil, then seeks Abigail as his wife.