Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As she came riding her donkey into a mountain ravine, there were David and his men descending toward her, and she met them. New Living Translation As she was riding her donkey into a mountain ravine, she saw David and his men coming toward her. English Standard Version And as she rode on the donkey and came down under cover of the mountain, behold, David and his men came down toward her, and she met them. Berean Standard Bible As Abigail came riding her donkey into a mountain ravine, she saw David and his men coming down toward her, and she met them. King James Bible And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by the covert of the hill, and, behold, David and his men came down against her; and she met them. New King James Version So it was, as she rode on the donkey, that she went down under cover of the hill; and there were David and his men, coming down toward her, and she met them. New American Standard Bible And it happened as she was riding on her donkey and coming down by the hidden part of the mountain, that behold, David and his men were coming down toward her; so she met them. NASB 1995 It came about as she was riding on her donkey and coming down by the hidden part of the mountain, that behold, David and his men were coming down toward her; so she met them. NASB 1977 And it came about as she was riding on her donkey and coming down by the hidden part of the mountain, that behold, David and his men were coming down toward her; so she met them. Legacy Standard Bible So it was happening, as she was riding on her donkey and coming down by the hidden part of the mountain, that behold, David and his men were coming down toward her; and she met them. Amplified Bible It happened that as she was riding on her donkey and coming down by [way of] the hidden part of the mountain, that suddenly David and his men were coming down toward her, and she met them. Christian Standard Bible As she rode the donkey down a mountain pass hidden from view, she saw David and his men coming toward her and met them. Holman Christian Standard Bible As she rode the donkey down a mountain pass hidden from view, she saw David and his men coming toward her and met them. American Standard Version And it was so, as she rode on her ass, and came down by the covert of the mountain, that, behold, David and his men came down toward her; and she met them. Contemporary English Version Abigail was riding her donkey on the path that led around the hillside, when suddenly she met David and his men heading straight at her. English Revised Version And it was so, as she rode on her ass, and came down by the covert of the mountain, that, behold, David and his men came down against her; and she met them. GOD'S WORD® Translation She was riding on her donkey down a hidden mountain path when she met David and his men coming toward her. Good News Translation She was riding her donkey around a bend on a hillside when suddenly she met David and his men coming toward her. International Standard Version She was riding on the donkey and as she went down a protected part of the mountain, David was there with his men, coming down to meet her, and she went toward them. Majority Standard Bible As Abigail came riding her donkey into a mountain ravine, she saw David and his men coming down toward her, and she met them. NET Bible Riding on her donkey, she went down under cover of the mountain. David and his men were coming down to meet her, and she encountered them. New Heart English Bible It was so, as she rode on her donkey, and came down by the covert of the mountain, that look, David and his men came down toward her; and she met them. Webster's Bible Translation And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by the covert of the hill, and behold, David and his men came down over against her; and she met them. World English Bible As she rode on her donkey, and came down hidden by the mountain, behold, David and his men came down toward her, and she met them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it has come to pass, she is riding on the donkey and is coming down in the secret part of the hill-country, and behold, David and his men are coming down to meet her, and she meets them. Young's Literal Translation and it hath come to pass, she is riding on the ass and is coming down in the secret part of the hill-country, and lo, David and his men are coming down to meet her, and she meeteth them. Smith's Literal Translation And it was she rode upon the ass, and came down in the hiding of the mountain, and behold, David and his men coming down to meet her; and she will meet them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when she had gotten upon an ass, and was coming down to the foot of the mountain, David and his men came down over against her, and she met them. Catholic Public Domain Version And when she had climbed on a donkey, and was descending to the base of the mountain, David and his men were descending to meet her. And she met them. New American Bible Hidden by the mountain, she came down riding on a donkey, as David and his men were coming down from the opposite direction. When she met them, New Revised Standard Version As she rode on the donkey and came down under cover of the mountain, David and his men came down toward her; and she met them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as she was riding on the ass and coming down by the covert of the mountain, behold, David and his men were coming up in her direction; and she met them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she sat on the donkey and she went down in the shelter of the mountain, and David and his men went up to meet her and she met with them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it was so, as she rode on her ass, and came down by the covert of the mountain, that, behold, David and his men came down towards her; and she met them.-- Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass when she had mounted her ass and was going down by the covert of the mountain, behold, David and his men came down to meet her, and she met them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Abigail Intercedes for Nabal…19and said to her young men, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. 20 As Abigail came riding her donkey into a mountain ravine, she saw David and his men coming down toward her, and she met them. 21Now David had just finished saying, “In vain I have protected all that belonged to this man in the wilderness. Nothing that belongs to him has gone missing, yet he has paid me back evil for good.… Cross References Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Romans 12:20-21 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 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.” James 3:17-18 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. 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. Genesis 32:6-8 When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you—he and four hundred men with him.” / In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels. / He thought, “If Esau comes and attacks one camp, then the other camp can escape.” Genesis 33:1-4 Now Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming toward him with four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. / He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear. / But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. ... 2 Kings 4:24-26 Then she saddled the donkey and told her servant, “Drive onward; do not slow the pace for me unless I tell you.” / So she set out and went to the man of God at Mount Carmel. When the man of God saw her at a distance, he said to his servant Gehazi, “Look, there is the Shunammite woman. / Please run out now to meet her and ask, ‘Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?’” And she answered, “Everything is all right.” Esther 5:1-2 On the third day, Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance. / As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter. Esther 8:3-5 And once again, Esther addressed the king. She fell at his feet weeping and begged him to revoke the evil scheme of Haman the Agagite, which he had devised against the Jews. / The king extended the gold scepter toward Esther, and she arose and stood before the king. / “If it pleases the king,” she said, “and if I have found favor in his sight, and the matter seems proper to the king, and I am pleasing in his sight, may an order be written to revoke the letters that the scheming Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, wrote to destroy the Jews in all the king’s provinces. Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. Treasury of Scripture And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by the covert on the hill, and, behold, David and his men came down against her; and she met them. rode 2 Kings 4:24 Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not thy riding for me, except I bid thee. Jump to Previous Ass Cover Covert David Donkey Hidden Hill Hill-Country Meet Meeteth Met Mountain Opposite Part Ravine Riding Rode Secret Suddenly TowardsJump to Next Ass Cover Covert David Donkey Hidden Hill Hill-Country Meet Meeteth Met Mountain Opposite Part Ravine Riding Rode Secret Suddenly Towards1 Samuel 25 1. Samuel dies2. 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 As Abigail came riding her donkey into a mountain ravine Abigail's journey on a donkey signifies humility and urgency. In biblical times, donkeys were common means of transport, especially for those of moderate means. The mountain ravine suggests a secluded and strategic location, often used for ambushes or private meetings. This setting highlights the tension and potential danger of the encounter. Abigail's actions reflect her wisdom and courage, as she takes initiative to prevent bloodshed. Her journey parallels other biblical figures who used donkeys, such as Balaam (Numbers 22) and Jesus during His triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11), symbolizing peace and humility. she saw David and his men coming down toward her and she met them Persons / Places / Events 1. AbigailA wise and discerning woman, the wife of Nabal. She plays a crucial role in averting disaster by interceding with David. 2. David The future king of Israel, at this time leading a group of men. He is on his way to confront Nabal due to an insult and lack of hospitality. 3. Nabal A wealthy but foolish man, known for his harsh and surly behavior. His actions provoke David's anger. 4. The Mountain Ravine The setting of this encounter, symbolizing a place of potential conflict but also of divine intervention through Abigail's actions. 5. David's Men Loyal followers of David, ready to support him in his quest for justice against Nabal. Teaching Points Wisdom in ActionAbigail exemplifies the importance of acting with wisdom and discernment, especially in tense situations. Her proactive approach prevents bloodshed and demonstrates the power of a wise intervention. The Role of Peacemakers Abigail's actions remind us of the value of peacemakers in our communities. Her courage and humility serve as a model for resolving conflicts. Divine Timing and Intervention The encounter in the ravine illustrates God's providence in orchestrating events for His purposes. Trusting in God's timing can lead to unexpected resolutions. The Dangers of Rash Decisions David's initial reaction to Nabal's insult shows the potential consequences of acting out of anger. Abigail's intervention teaches the importance of pausing and seeking God's guidance before acting. The Influence of Godly Character Abigail's character and actions have a profound impact on David, highlighting how godly character can influence and change the course of events.(20) The covert of the hill.--Keil explains the words sether hahar--literally, a hidden part of the mountain--as probably signifying a hollow between two peaks of the mountain; thus each of the advancing parties would "come down"--Abigail, who approached on one side, and David, who came on the other--and would meet in the hollow between. Hebrew As [Abigail]הִ֣יא ׀ (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are came riding רֹכֶ֣בֶת (rō·ḵe·ḇeṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 7392: To ride, to place upon, to despatch her donkey הַחֲמ֗וֹר (ha·ḥă·mō·wr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2543: A male ass into a mountain הָהָ֔ר (hā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country ravine, בְּסֵ֣תֶר (bə·sê·ṯer) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5643: A covering, hiding place, secrecy she saw וְהִנֵּ֤ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! David דָוִד֙ (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and his men וַאֲנָשָׁ֔יו (wa·’ă·nā·šāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person coming down יֹרְדִ֖ים (yō·rə·ḏîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend toward her, לִקְרָאתָ֑הּ (liq·rā·ṯāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7122: To encounter, befall and she met וַתִּפְגֹּ֖שׁ (wat·tip̄·gōš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6298: To come in contact with, to concur them. אֹתָֽם׃ (’ō·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Links 1 Samuel 25:20 NIV1 Samuel 25:20 NLT 1 Samuel 25:20 ESV 1 Samuel 25:20 NASB 1 Samuel 25:20 KJV 1 Samuel 25:20 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 25:20 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 25:20 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 25:20 French Bible 1 Samuel 25:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 25:20 It was so as she rode (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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