1 Samuel 25:31 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁹Yet a man is risen to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul: but the soul of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with the LORD thy God; and the souls of thine enemies, them shall he sling out, as out of the middle of a sling.

³⁰And 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;

³¹That 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.

³²And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:

³³And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.

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Reflection Questions

How does seeking peace affect your relationships?

What does it mean for you to remember those who help you?

When have you had to intervene in a conflict?

Life Application

relationships

Strive to be a peacemaker in your interactions with others.

forgiveness

Consider how you can let go of past grievances to foster healing.

People in This Verse

AbigailOT

Abigail was Nabal's wise and discerning wife who acted to prevent disaster. She is known for her intelligence and quick thinking.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 25:3

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

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