1 Samuel 25:27

Verse

Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you.

American Standard Version (1901)

And now this present which thy servant hath brought unto my lord, let it be given unto the young men that follow my lord.

Bible in Basic English

And let this offering, which your servant gives to my lord, be given to the young men who are with my lord.

Free Bible Version

Please accept this present that I, your servant, have brought to you, sir, and give it to your men.

King James (Authorized) Version

And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.

Translation for Translators

I have brought a gift for you and for the men who are with you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now let this present that your servant has brought to my master be given to the young men who follow my master.

Noah Webster Bible

And now this blessing which thy handmaid hath brought to my lord, let it even be given to the young men that follow my lord.

World English Bible

Now this present which your servant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.

Young's Literal Translation

'And, now, this blessing which thy maid-servant hath brought to my lord — it hath been given to the young men who are going up and down at the feet of my lord.

Context

Abigail Intercedes for Nabal

²⁶Now, my lord, as surely as the LORD lives and you yourself live, the LORD has held you back from coming to bloodshed and avenging yourself with your own hand. May your enemies and those who seek harm for my lord be like Nabal.²⁷Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you.²⁸Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live.

Summary

In this verse, Abigail humbly acknowledges David's wisdom and restraint in not seeking vengeance against her husband Nabal. She recognizes David as a future king anointed by God and expresses gratitude for his mercy. Abigail's words reveal her understanding of God's protection over David and her desire to prevent bloodshed. This interaction showcases Abigail's wisdom and diplomacy in defusing a potentially volatile situation, ultimately averting disaster through her humility and discernment.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And now this blessing, which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord,.... The present, consisting of the things mentioned in Sa1 25:18; which came as a blessing from God, and with good will from her: let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord; the servants of David: in the original it is, "that walk at the feet of my lord": and which the Targum paraphrases, "who minister before my lord"; and so Abigail's damsels are called "pedissequae", or "that walked at her feet", Sa1 25:42; and with the Romans, in later times, servants were called a "pedibus" and "pedissequi" (d). This also is very artfully said, as if the present was not good enough for David, and worthy of his acceptance; might be agreeable to his men, and of service to them. (d) Vid. Pignorium de Servis, p. 140, 248, 293.