1 Samuel 25:40

New International Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 24:51

Here is Rebekah; take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master’s son, as the Lord has directed.”

Proverbs 11:16

A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

1 Samuel 25:39

When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, “Praise be to the Lord, who has upheld my cause against Nabal for treating me with contempt. He has kept his servant from doing wrong and has brought Nabal’s wrongdoing down on his own head.” Then David sent word to Abigail, asking her to become his wife.

1 Samuel 25:41

She bowed down with her face to the ground and said, “I am your servant and am ready to serve you and wash the feet of my lord’s servants.”