1 Samuel 25:40

God's Word

When David’s servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they told her, “David has sent us to you so that we can take you to him to be his wife.”

Cross References

Genesis 24:51

Here’s Rebekah! Take her and go! She will become the wife of your master’s son, as the Lord has said.”

Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman wins respect, but ruthless men gain riches.

1 Samuel 25:39

When David heard Nabal was dead, he said, “Blessed be the Lord, who defended me against the insults of Nabal and kept me from doing wrong. The Lord has turned Nabal’s own wickedness back on him.” Then David sent men ⌞on his behalf⌟ to propose marriage to Abigail.

1 Samuel 25:41

She bowed down with her face touching the ground. “I am ready to serve,” she said. “I am ready to wash the feet of my master’s servants.”