That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then remember thine handmaid.
This way, you won't have to carry the grief or the guilt of shedding innocent blood or taking revenge into your own hands. When the LORD blesses you and makes you successful, please remember your servant.
Abigail is telling David that by not taking revenge, he'll avoid future regret and guilt when God blesses him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel 25, David and his men had protected Nabal's flocks and shepherds in the wilderness, but Nabal rudely refused to provide them with food or repayment, leading David to plan a violent retaliation. Abigail, Nabal's wise and quick-thinking wife, intervened by bringing gifts and speaking persuasively to David, urging him not to commit needless bloodshed and reminding him of God's future blessings. This event took place during David's time as a fugitive from King Saul, highlighting his early challenges and reliance on divine guidance.
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