Devine Scripture

1 Samuel 25:39

1 Samuel chapter 25 · verse 39 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be Jehovah, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath kept back his servant from evil: and the evil-doing of Nabal hath Jehovah returned upon his own head. And David sent and spake concerning Abigail, to take her to him to wife.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the Lord, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath kept his servant from evil: for the Lord hath returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head. And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take her to him to wife.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be Jehovah, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath kept back his servant from evil: and the evil-doing of Nabal hath Jehovah returned upon his own head. And David sent and spake concerning Abigail, to take her to him to wife.

Context

v.38And it came to pass about ten days after, that Jehovah smote Nabal, so that he died.

v.39This passage

v.40And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they spake unto her, saying, David hath sent us unto thee, to take thee to him to wife.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 18:22

    Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.

  • Proverbs 31:10

    A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.

  • Proverbs 22:23

    For Jehovah will plead their cause, And despoil of life those that despoil them.

  • 1 Samuel 25:32

    And David said to Abigail, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who sent thee this day to meet me:

  • 2 Samuel 22:47

    Jehovah liveth; And blessed be my rock; And exalted be God, the rock of my salvation,

  • Psalms 58:10

    The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked;