1 Samuel 25:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.”
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Read Full Chapter →David's greeting wishes peace upon Nabal, his house, and all he possesses.
What Does 1 Samuel 25:6 Mean?
The message David puts in his men's mouths is a threefold blessing of peace, upon the man, his household, and all his possessions. It is a generous and gracious salutation, the kind extended between those who wish one another well.
Peace is the great gift David offers freely before asking anything in return. To bless a man in his prosperity, wishing wholeness over every part of his life, is the language of a heart at rest with God and neighbor. Here the future king speaks the very word of blessing that the Prince of Peace would one day make His own.
1 Samuel 25:6 in the Original Language
shalom (שָׁלוֹם), 'peace' -- wholeness and well-being in every part of life, not merely the absence of conflict.
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What does 1 Samuel 25:6 mean?
David's greeting wishes peace upon Nabal, his house, and all he possesses.