And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:
David said to Abigail, 'Praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me today!'
David is thanking God for sending Abigail to intervene and prevent him from making a terrible mistake in his anger.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David was a fugitive from King Saul, living as a warrior in the wilderness while protecting the flocks of a wealthy man named Nabal. When David requested provisions as a gesture of goodwill for his services, Nabal responded with insult and ingratitude, leading David to plan a violent retaliation. Abigail, Nabal's wise and resourceful wife, intervened by bringing gifts and speaking prudently to David, which is the moment captured in this verse where David praises God for her timely appearance.
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