1 Samuel 25:24

New American Bible - revised edition

As she fell at his feet she said: “My lord, let the blame be mine. Please let your maidservant speak to you; listen to the words of your maidservant.

Cross References

Genesis 44:18

Judah then stepped up to him and said: “I beg you, my lord, let your servant appeal to my lord, and do not become angry with your servant, for you are the equal of Pharaoh.

2 Samuel 14:12

But the woman continued, “Please let your servant say still another word to my lord the king.” He replied, “Speak.”

2 Samuel 14:9

The woman of Tekoa answered him, “Upon me and my family be the blame, my lord king; the king and his throne are innocent.”

2 Samuel 20:17

When Joab had come near her, the woman said, “Are you Joab?” And he replied, “Yes.” She said to him, “Listen to what your servant has to say.” He replied, “I am listening.”

2 Kings 4:37

She came in and fell at his feet in homage; then she took her son and left. The Poisoned Stew.

Proverbs 25:15

By patience is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Should the anger of a ruler burst upon you, do not yield your place; for calmness abates great offenses.

Matthew 18:29

Falling to his knees, his fellow servant begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.’

1 Samuel 24:8

With these words David restrained his men and would not permit them to attack Saul. Saul then left the cave and went on his way.

1 Samuel 25:23

As soon as Abigail saw David, she dismounted quickly from the donkey and, falling down, bowed low to the ground before David in homage.

1 Samuel 25:25

My lord, do not pay any attention to that scoundrel Nabal, for he is just like his name. His name means fool, and he acts the fool. I, your maidservant, did not see the young men whom my lord sent.

1 Samuel 25:28

Please forgive the offense of your maidservant, for the Lord shall certainly establish a lasting house for my lord, because my lord fights the battles of the Lord. Let no evil be found in you your whole life long.