Now therefore, my lord, as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal.
Now therefore, my lord, as surely as the LORD lives and as surely as you live, since the LORD has stopped you from shedding blood and taking revenge with your own hands, may your enemies and all those who want to harm you end up like Nabal.
Abigail is telling David that God prevented him from taking violent revenge, and she's asking that his enemies meet the same fate as her foolish husband Nabal.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David was a fugitive from King Saul and had been protecting the flocks of Nabal, a wealthy but foolish man, without expecting payment in return. When Nabal rudely refused to help David and his men, Abigail, Nabal's wise wife, took initiative to prevent David from launching a violent attack. This verse captures Abigail urging David to trust in God's protection rather than seeking personal vengeance.
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