1 Samuel 25:39

New International Reader's Version

David heard that Nabal was dead. So he said, “Give praise to the Lord. Nabal was rude to me. But the Lord stood up for me. He has kept me from doing something wrong. He has paid Nabal back for the wrong things he did.” Then David sent a message to Abigail. He asked her to become his wife.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:16

That’s because David had said to him, “Anything that happens to you will be your own fault. What your own mouth has spoken is a witness against you. You said, ‘I killed the Lord’s anointed king.’ ”

1 Kings 2:44

The king continued, “You know all the wrong things you did to my father David. In your heart you know them. Now the Lord will pay you back for what you did.

Esther 7:10

So they did. And they used the pole Haman had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s anger calmed down.

Esther 9:25

But the king had found out about Haman’s evil plan. So the king had sent out written orders. He had ordered that Haman’s evil plan against the Jews should happen to him instead. The king also commanded that poles be stuck through the dead bodies of Haman and his sons. Then they should be set up where everyone could see them.

Psalm 7:16

The trouble they cause comes back on them. The terrible things they do will happen to them.

Psalm 9:5

You have punished the nations. You have destroyed evil people. You have erased their names from your book for ever and ever.

Proverbs 18:22

The one who finds a wife finds what is good. He receives favor from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

You will receive houses and wealth from your parents. But a wise wife is given by the Lord.

Proverbs 22:23

The Lord will stand up for them in court. He will require the lives of people who have taken the lives of those in need.

Proverbs 31:10

Who can find an excellent woman? She is worth far more than rubies.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm can fool you. Beauty fades. But a woman who has respect for the Lord should be praised.

Song of Solomon 8:8

“We have a little sister. Her breasts are still small. What should we do for our sister when she gets engaged?

Micah 7:9

We’ve sinned against the Lord. So he is angry with us. His anger will continue until he takes up our case. Then he’ll do what is right for us. He’ll bring us out into the light. Then we’ll see him save us.

2 Corinthians 13:7

I pray to God that you won’t do anything wrong. I don’t pray so that people will see that I have passed the test. Instead, I pray this so that you will do what is right, even if it seems I have failed.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

God is the God who gives peace. May he make you holy through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept free from blame. May you be without blame from now until our Lord Jesus Christ comes.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will save me from every evil attack. He will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Judges 5:2

“The princes in Israel lead the way. The people follow them just because they want to. When this happens, praise the Lord!

1 Samuel 24:15

May the Lord be our judge. May he decide between us. May he consider my case and stand up for me. May he show that I’m not guilty of doing anything wrong. May he save me from you.”

1 Samuel 25:26

Sir, the Lord has kept you from killing Nabal and his men. He has kept you from using your own hands to get even. So may what’s about to happen to Nabal happen to all your enemies. May it happen to everyone who wants to harm you. And may it happen just as surely as the Lord your God and you are alive.

1 Samuel 25:32

David said to Abigail, “Give praise to the Lord. He is the God of Israel. He has sent you today to find me.

1 Samuel 25:34

It’s a good thing you came quickly to meet me. If you hadn’t come, not one of Nabal’s men would have been left alive by sunrise. And that’s just as sure as the Lord, the God of Israel, is alive. He has kept me from harming you.”

1 Samuel 25:40

His servants went to Carmel. They said to Abigail, “David has sent us to you. He wants you to come back with us and become his wife.”

1 Samuel 26:10

You can be sure that the Lord lives,” he said. “And you can be just as sure that the Lord himself will strike Saul down. Perhaps he’ll die a natural death. Or perhaps he’ll go into battle and be killed.