1 Samuel 25:30

Verse

When the LORD has done for my lord all the good He promised, and when He has appointed you ruler over Israel,

American Standard Version (1901)

And it shall come to pass, when Jehovah shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have appointed thee prince over Israel,

Bible in Basic English

And when the Lord has done for my lord all those good things which he has said he will do for you, and has made you a ruler over Israel;

Free Bible Version

So when the Lord has done for you, sir, everything good he promised, and has made you ruler over Israel,

King James (Authorized) Version

And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel;

Translation for Translators

Yahweh has promised to do good things for you, and he will do what he has promised. And he will cause you to become the ruler of the Israeli people.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Yahweh will have done for my master everything he promised you, and has appointed you leader over Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

And it will come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel;

World English Bible

It will come to pass, when Yahweh has done to my lord according to all the good that he has spoken concerning you, and has appointed you prince over Israel,

Young's Literal Translation

'And it hath been, when Jehovah doth to my lord according to all the good which He hath spoken concerning thee, and appointed thee for leader over Israel,

Context

Abigail Intercedes for Nabal

²⁹And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling.³⁰When the LORD has done for my lord all the good He promised, and when He has appointed you ruler over Israel,³¹then my lord will have no remorse or guilt of conscience over needless bloodshed and revenge. And when the LORD has dealt well with my lord, may you remember your maidservant.”

Summary

In this verse, David expresses gratitude for God's protection and guidance, acknowledging that it was God who prevented him from avenging himself against Nabal. David recognizes that God intervened to keep him from sinning and taking matters into his own hands. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of trusting in God's timing and sovereignty, even in the face of injustice or personal offense. It reflects David's faith in God's justice and his willingness to leave vengeance to the Lord, setting an example for believers to rely on God's wisdom and righteousness in all circumstances.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And it shall come to pass, when the Lord shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee,.... Performed his promise, especially with respect to his kingdom, as follows: and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel; that is, actually raised him to be, and settled him as king upon the throne of Israel; for he was both appointed and anointed already; and this Abigail knew, and was now well known in Israel, and the common talk of the people.