1 Samuel 25:39

New Century Version

When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, “Praise the Lord! Nabal insulted me, but the Lord has supported me! He has kept me from doing wrong. The Lord has punished Nabal for his wrong.” Then David sent a message to Abigail, asking her to be his wife.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:16

David had said to the Amalekite, “You are responsible for your own death. You confessed by saying, ‘I have killed the Lord’s appointed king.’ ”

1 Kings 2:44

The king also said, “You know the many wrong things you did to my father David, so now the Lord will punish you for those wrongs.

Esther 7:10

So they hanged Haman on the platform he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king was not so angry anymore.

Esther 9:25

But when the king learned of the evil plan, he sent out written orders that the evil plans Haman had made against the Jewish people would be used against him. And those orders said that Haman and his sons should be hanged on the platform.

Psalm 7:16

They will get themselves into trouble; the violence they cause will hurt only themselves.

Psalm 9:5

You spoke strongly against the foreign nations and destroyed the wicked; you wiped out their names forever and ever.

Proverbs 18:22

When a man finds a wife, he finds something good. It shows that the Lord is pleased with him.

Proverbs 19:14

Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a wise wife is a gift from the Lord.

Proverbs 22:23

The Lord will defend them in court and will take the life of those who take away their rights.

Proverbs 31:10

It is hard to find a good wife, because she is worth more than rubies.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm can fool you, and beauty can trick you, but a woman who respects the Lord should be praised.

Song of Solomon 8:8

We have a little sister, and her breasts are not yet grown. What should we do for our sister on the day she becomes engaged?

Micah 7:9

I sinned against the Lord, so he was angry with me, but he will defend my case in court. He will bring about what is right for me. Then he will bring me out into the light, and I will see him set things right.

2 Corinthians 13:7

We pray to God that you will not do anything wrong. It is not important to see that we have passed the test, but it is important that you do what is right, even if it seems we have failed.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

Now may God himself, the God of peace, make you pure, belonging only to him. May your whole self—spirit, soul, and body—be kept safe and without fault when our Lord Jesus Christ comes.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will save me when anyone tries to hurt me, and he will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Glory forever and ever be the Lord’s. Amen.

Judges 5:2

“The leaders led Israel. The people volunteered to go to battle. Praise the Lord!

1 Samuel 24:15

May the Lord be our judge and decide between you and me. May he support me and show that I am right. May he save me from you!”

1 Samuel 25:26

The Lord has kept you from killing and punishing anyone. As surely as the Lord lives and as surely as you live, may your enemies become like Nabal!

1 Samuel 25:32

David answered Abigail, “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me.

1 Samuel 25:34

As surely as the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, he has kept me from hurting you. If you hadn’t come quickly to meet me, not one of Nabal’s men would have lived until morning.”

1 Samuel 25:40

His servants went to Carmel and said to Abigail, “David sent us to take you so you can become his wife.”

1 Samuel 26:10

As surely as the Lord lives, the Lord himself will punish Saul. Maybe Saul will die naturally, or maybe he will go into battle and be killed.