1 Samuel 25:12
New International Version
David’s men turned around and went back. When they arrived, they reported every word.

New Living Translation
So David’s young men returned and told him what Nabal had said.

English Standard Version
So David’s young men turned away and came back and told him all this.

Berean Standard Bible
So David’s men turned around and went back, and they relayed to him all these words.

King James Bible
So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings.

New King James Version
So David’s young men turned on their heels and went back; and they came and told him all these words.

New American Standard Bible
So David’s young men made their way back and returned; and they came and informed him in accordance with all these words.

NASB 1995
So David’s young men retraced their way and went back; and they came and told him according to all these words.

NASB 1977
So David’s young men retraced their way and went back; and they came and told him according to all these words.

Legacy Standard Bible
So David’s young men went back on their way and returned; and they came and told him according to all these words.

Amplified Bible
So David’s young men made their way back and returned; and they came and told him everything that was said [to them by Nabal].

Christian Standard Bible
David’s young men retraced their steps. When they returned to him, they reported all these words.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
David’s men retraced their steps. When they returned to him, they reported all these words.

American Standard Version
So David's young men turned on their way, and went back, and came and told him according to all these words.

Contemporary English Version
The men returned to their camp and told David everything Nabal had said.

English Revised Version
So David's young men turned on their way, and went back, and came and told him according to all these words.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
David's young men returned and told him all this.

Good News Translation
David's men went back to him and told him what Nabal had said.

International Standard Version
David's men turned and went on their way. They came back and told David everything.

Majority Standard Bible
So David’s men turned around and went back, and they relayed to him all these words.

NET Bible
So David's servants went on their way. When they had returned, they came and told David all these things.

New Heart English Bible
So David's young men turned on their way, and went back, and came and told him according to all these words.

Webster's Bible Translation
So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all these sayings.

World English Bible
So David’s young men turned on their way and went back, and came and told him all these words.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the young men of David turn on their way, and turn back, and come in, and declare to him according to all these words.

Young's Literal Translation
And the young men of David turn on their way, and turn back, and come in, and declare to him according to all these words.

Smith's Literal Translation
And David's boys will turn about into their way, and turn back and come and announce to him according to all these words.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So the servants of David went back their way, and returning came and told him all the words that he said.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so the servants of David traveled back along their way. And returning, they went and reported to him all the words that he had said.

New American Bible
So David’s young men retraced their steps and on their return reported to him all that had been said.

New Revised Standard Version
So David’s young men turned away, and came back and told him all this.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So David's young men turned about and came back and told David all these words.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the young men of David returned on their way and revealed to David all these words
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So David's young men turned on their way, and went back, and came and told him according to all these words.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
So the servants of David turned back, and returned, and came and reported to David according to these words.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David, Nabal, and Abigail
11Why should I take my bread and water and the meat I have slaughtered for my shearers, and give them to these men whose origin I do not know?” 12So David’s men turned around and went back, and they relayed to him all these words. 13And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men put on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.…

Cross References
Matthew 10:14
And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.

Luke 9:5
If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”

Mark 6:11
If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.”

Proverbs 18:23
The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.

Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Romans 12:17-19
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Matthew 5:39
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;

Luke 6:29
If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well.

James 1:19-20
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

Genesis 12:3
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

Genesis 31:29
I have power to do you great harm, but last night the God of your father said to me, ‘Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’

Exodus 23:4-5
If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.

Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”


Treasury of Scripture

So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings.

came

2 Samuel 24:13
So Gad came to David, and told him, and said unto him, Shall seven years of famine come unto thee in thy land? or wilt thou flee three months before thine enemies, while they pursue thee? or that there be three days' pestilence in thy land? now advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me.

Isaiah 36:21,22
But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not…

Hebrews 13:17
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

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1 Samuel 25
1. Samuel dies
2. David in Paran sends to Nabal
10. Provoked by Nabal's rudeness, he minds to destroy him
14. Abigail understanding thereof
18. takes a present
23. and by her wisdom
32. pacifies David
36. Nabal hearing thereof, dies
39. David takes Abigail and Ahinoam to be his wives
44. Michal is given to Phalti














So David’s men
This phrase refers to the loyal followers of David, who at this time was not yet king but was leading a group of men while fleeing from King Saul. The Hebrew word for "men" here is "אֲנָשִׁים" (anashim), which often denotes not just any group of males, but those who are warriors or men of valor. These men were committed to David, recognizing his anointing and future kingship. Their loyalty is a testament to David's leadership and God's favor upon him, as they were willing to follow him even in times of uncertainty and danger.

turned around
The action of turning around signifies a change in direction, both physically and metaphorically. In the Hebrew context, the word "שׁוּב" (shuv) is often used, which can mean to return or to repent. Here, it indicates a physical return to David, but it also subtly underscores the theme of obedience and submission to leadership. David's men did not act on their own accord but followed the instructions given to them, demonstrating discipline and respect for their leader.

and went back
This phrase emphasizes the completion of their mission, albeit not with the success they might have hoped for. The Hebrew "וַיֵּלְכוּ" (vayelechu) suggests a purposeful journey. The men went back to David, showing their commitment to report back and seek further guidance. This reflects the importance of communication and accountability within a community or group, especially in times of conflict or misunderstanding.

and they relayed to him
The act of relaying information is crucial in maintaining trust and clarity within any leadership structure. The Hebrew root "נָגַד" (nagad) means to declare or make known. This indicates that the men faithfully communicated the message they received without alteration. In a spiritual sense, this can be seen as a call for believers to be truthful and transparent in their dealings, ensuring that messages are conveyed accurately and with integrity.

every word
The phrase "every word" underscores the completeness and accuracy of the report given to David. The Hebrew "כָּל־הַדְּבָרִים" (kol-hadvarim) suggests a thorough and detailed account. This highlights the importance of precision in communication, especially in matters that could lead to conflict or misunderstanding. In a broader spiritual context, it reminds believers of the importance of God's Word, where every word is significant and purposeful, deserving careful attention and obedience.

Verses 12, 13. - Gird ye on, etc. David's determination was fierce and violent. No doubt Nabal's insult irritated him, and possibly also the rude outlaws round him would have protested against any other course; but Nabal's words, rude though they were, would not justify David in the rough vengeance which he meditated. Abigail throughout her speech argues that David was taking too violent a course, and one for which he would afterwards have been sorry. ABIGAIL PACIFIES DAVID (vers. 14-35).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So David's
דָוִ֖ד (ḏā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

men
נַעֲרֵֽי־ (na·‘ă·rê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer

turned around
וַיַּהַפְכ֥וּ (way·ya·hap̄·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2015: To turn about, over, to change, overturn, return, pervert

and went back,
וַיָּשֻׁ֙בוּ֙ (way·yā·šu·ḇū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

and they relayed
וַיַּגִּ֣דוּ (way·yag·gi·ḏū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

to him
ל֔וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

all
כְּכֹ֖ל (kə·ḵōl)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

these
הָאֵֽלֶּה׃ (hā·’êl·leh)
Article | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

words.
הַדְּבָרִ֥ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause


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