1 Samuel 25:42

Verse

So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David’s messengers and became his wife.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that followed her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

Bible in Basic English

Then Abigail got up quickly and went on her ass, with five of her young women, after the men whom David had sent; and she became David's wife.

Free Bible Version

Abigail quickly got on a donkey and, with her five female servants, went back with David's men and became his wife.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

Translation for Translators

Abigail quickly got on her donkey and went with David’s messengers. Five of her maids went with her. When she arrived where David was, she became his wife.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Abigail hurried and arose, and rode on a donkey with five servant girls of hers who followed her; and she followed David's messengers and became his wife.

Noah Webster Bible

And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

World English Bible

Abigail hurriedly arose and rode on a donkey with her five maids who followed her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

Young's Literal Translation

And Abigail hasteth and riseth, and rideth on the ass; and five of her young women who are going at her feet; and she goeth after the messengers of David, and is to him for a wife.

Context

David Marries Abigail

⁴¹She arose, then bowed facedown and said, “Here is your maidservant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.”⁴²So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David’s messengers and became his wife.

Summary

This verse narrates the account of Abigail becoming David's wife after the death of her husband Nabal. It showcases Abigail's wisdom, humility, and faithfulness in handling a difficult situation with grace and honor. David's marriage to Abigail not only brings him a devoted and understanding wife but also highlights God's providence in orchestrating relationships and circumstances for His purposes. The union between David and Abigail serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of choosing a spouse who exemplifies godly character and wisdom.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Abigail hasted and arose,.... She had no objection nor hesitation in her mind about marrying David but at once consented, and immediately prepared for her journey, having as high an opinion, and as great an esteem of David, as he of her; and though she was rich and he peer this was no obstacle in the way, she knew and believed he would be king of Israel, Sa1 25:30; and though he could not support her, she had enough to support herself, and supply him, till he came to the throne: and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; whom she took with her, partly to wait upon her, and partly for her honour, and the honour of David, whom she was going to marry: and she went after the messengers of David: not following them directly, but some time after they were gone; partly for the sake of decency, and partly that they going before might acquaint David with the success of their message, and he might prepare to receive Abigail when she came: and became his wife; he espoused and married her according to the custom of the times.

1 Samuel 25:42

David Marries Abigail

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Berean Standard Bible

So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David’s messengers and became his wife.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that followed her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

Bible in Basic English

Then Abigail got up quickly and went on her ass, with five of her young women, after the men whom David had sent; and she became David's wife.

Free Bible Version

Abigail quickly got on a donkey and, with her five female servants, went back with David's men and became his wife.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

Translation for Translators

Abigail quickly got on her donkey and went with David’s messengers. Five of her maids went with her. When she arrived where David was, she became his wife.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Abigail hurried and arose, and rode on a donkey with five servant girls of hers who followed her; and she followed David's messengers and became his wife.

Noah Webster Bible

And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

World English Bible

Abigail hurriedly arose and rode on a donkey with her five maids who followed her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

Young's Literal Translation

And Abigail hasteth and riseth, and rideth on the ass; and five of her young women who are going at her feet; and she goeth after the messengers of David, and is to him for a wife.