1 Samuel 25:40

New English Translation

So the servants of David went to Abigail at Carmel and said to her, “David has sent us to you to bring you back to be his wife.”

Cross References

Genesis 24:51

Rebekah stands here before you. Take her and go so that she may become the wife of your master’s son, just as the Lord has decided.”

Proverbs 11:16

A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

1 Samuel 25:39

When David heard that Nabal had died, he said, “Praised be the Lord who has vindicated me and avenged the insult that I suffered from Nabal! The Lord has kept his servant from doing evil, and he has repaid Nabal for his evil deeds.” Then David sent word to Abigail and asked her to become his wife.

1 Samuel 25:41

She arose, bowed her face toward the ground, and said, “Your female servant, like a lowly servant, will wash the feet of the servants of my lord.”