1Sa 25:39 | MHM | STEP | v. 39 : When David heard of Nabal’s death, he praised God for keeping him from sin and for dealing with Nabal justly. David said, “Blessed be the Lord , who has kept his servant from evil” (1 Samuel 25:39 ). David was thankful that he had not taken revenge himself but had left the matter in God’s hands. This reminds us to trust God to handle wrongs done to us, as He says, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay” (Deuteronomy 32:35 ). v. 39-42 : After Nabal’s death, David sent messengers to propose marriage to Abigail. He admired her wisdom and character and believed she would make a good wife (1 Samuel 25:39-40 ). Abigail humbly accepted, saying she was willing to serve even as a maid in David’s household (1 Samuel 25:41 ). She went with David’s messengers, bringing her servants with her, and became his wife (1 Samuel 25:42 ). Abigail’s faith in David’s future as king led her to join him, even though he was still in a difficult situation. This reflects how believers join themselves to Christ, willing to share in His sufferings now, trusting in His future glory.

‏ 1 Samuel 25:39

v. 39: When David heard of Nabal’s death, he praised God for keeping him from sin and for dealing with Nabal justly. David said, “Blessed be the Lord, who has kept his servant from evil” (1 Samuel 25:39 ^a). David was thankful that he had not taken revenge himself but had left the matter in God’s hands. This reminds us to trust God to handle wrongs done to us, as He says, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay” (Deuteronomy 32:35 ^b).

v. 39-42: After Nabal’s death, David sent messengers to propose marriage to Abigail. He admired her wisdom and character and believed she would make a good wife (1 Samuel 25:39-40 ^c). Abigail humbly accepted, saying she was willing to serve even as a maid in David’s household (1 Samuel 25:41 ^d). She went with David’s messengers, bringing her servants with her, and became his wife (1 Samuel 25:42 ^e). Abigail’s faith in David’s future as king led her to join him, even though he was still in a difficult situation. This reflects how believers join themselves to Christ, willing to share in His sufferings now, trusting in His future glory.