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◄ 1 Samuel 25:13►
New International Version
David said to his men, “Each of you strap on your sword!” So they did, and David strapped his on as well. About four hundred men went up with David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.

New Living Translation
“Get your swords!” was David’s reply as he strapped on his own. Then 400 men started off with David, and 200 remained behind to guard their equipment.

English Standard Version
And David said to his men, “Every man strap on his sword!” And every man of them strapped on his sword. David also strapped on his sword. And about four hundred men went up after David, while two hundred remained with the baggage.

Berean Standard Bible
And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.

King James Bible
And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.

New King James Version
Then David said to his men, “Every man gird on his sword.” So every man girded on his sword, and David also girded on his sword. And about four hundred men went with David, and two hundred stayed with the supplies.

New American Standard Bible
Then David said to his men, “Eachof you strap on his sword.” So each man strapped on his sword. And David also strapped on his sword, and about four hundred men went up behind David, while two hundred stayed with the baggage.

NASB 1995
David said to his men, “Each of you gird on his sword.” So each man girded on his sword. And David also girded on his sword, and about four hundred men went up behind David while two hundred stayed with the baggage.

NASB 1977
And David said to his men, “Eachof you gird on his sword.” So each man girded on his sword. And David also girded on his sword, and about four hundred men went up behind David while two hundred stayed with the baggage.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then David said to his men, “Eachof you gird on his sword.” So each man girded on his sword. And David also girded on his sword, and about four hundred men went up behind David, and two hundred stayed with the baggage.

Amplified Bible
David said to his men, “Each man put on your sword.” So each man put on his sword. David also put on his sword, and about four hundred men went up behind David while two hundred stayedback with the provisions and supplies.

Christian Standard Bible
He said to his men, “All of you, put on your swords! ” So each man put on his sword, and David also put on his sword. About four hundred men followed David while two hundred stayed with the supplies.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He said to his men, “All of you, put on your swords!” So David and all his men put on their swords. About 400 men followed David while 200 stayed with the supplies.

American Standard Version
And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the baggage.

Contemporary English Version
"Everybody get your swords!" David ordered. They all strapped on their swords. Two hundred men stayed behind to guard the camp, but the other 400 followed David.

English Revised Version
And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Each of you put on your swords!" David told his men. And everyone, including David, put on his sword. About four hundred men went with David, while two hundred men stayed with the supplies.

Good News Translation
"Buckle on your swords!" he ordered, and they all did. David also buckled on his sword and left with about four hundred of his men, leaving two hundred behind with the supplies.

International Standard Version
David told his men, "Put on your swords." They put on their swords, and David put on his sword. Then about 400 men followed David, while 200 stayed with the supplies.

NET Bible
Then David instructed his men, "Each of you strap on your sword!" So each one strapped on his sword, and David also strapped on his sword. About four hundred men followed David up, while two hundred stayed behind with the equipment.

New Heart English Bible
David said to his men, "Every man put on his sword." So every man put on his sword. David also put on his sword. About four hundred men followed David; and two hundred stayed by the baggage.

Webster's Bible Translation
And David said to his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the goods.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.

World English Bible
David said to his men, “Every man put on his sword!” Every man put on his sword. David also put on his sword. About four hundred men followed David, and two hundred stayed by the baggage.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And David says to his men, “Each gird on his sword”; and they each gird on his sword, and David also girds on his sword, and about four hundred men go up after David, and two hundred have remained by the vessels.

Young's Literal Translation
And David saith to his men, 'Gird ye on each his sword;' and they gird on each his sword, and David also girdeth on his sword, and there go up after David about four hundred men, and two hundred have remained by the vessels.

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will say to his men, Gird ye on, each his sword; and they will gird on each his sword, and also David will gird on his sword: and there will go up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred will sit down by the vessels.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then David said to his young men: Let every man gird on his sword. And they girded on every man his sword. And David also girded on his sword: and there followed David about four hundred men: and two hundred remained with the baggage.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then David said to his servants, “Let each one gird his sword.” And each one girded his sword. And David also girded his sword. And about four hundred men followed David. But two hundred remained behind with the supplies.

New American Bible
Thereupon David said to his men, “Let everyone strap on his sword.” And everyone did so, and David put on his own sword. About four hundred men went up after David, while two hundred remained with the baggage.

New Revised Standard Version
David said to his men, “Every man strap on his sword!” And every one of them strapped on his sword; David also strapped on his sword; and about four hundred men went up after David, while two hundred remained with the baggage.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And David said to the men who were with him, Gird you on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword; and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred remained with the baggage.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David said to the men who were with him: “Bind each man his sword!” And they bound their swords; also David bound his sword and about four hundred men went up after David, and two hundred stayed with the cargo
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And David said unto his men: 'Gird ye on every man his sword.' And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword; and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the baggage.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David said to his men, Gird on every man his sword. And they went up after David, about four hundred men: and two hundred abode with the stuff.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David, Nabal, and Abigail
…12So David’s men turned around and went back, and they relayed to him all these words.13And Davidsaidto his men,“Strap onyour swords!”So Davidandall his menput ontheir swords,and about fourhundredmenfollowedDavid,while two hundredstayedwiththe supplies.14Meanwhile, one of Nabal’s young men informed Nabal’s wife Abigail, “Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, but he scolded them.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 23:13
Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth.

1 Samuel 24:2
So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and went to look for David and his men in the region of the Rocks of the Wild Goats.

2 Samuel 2:3
David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron.

2 Samuel 15:18
and all his servants marched past him—all the Cherethites and Pelethites, and six hundred Gittites who had followed him from Gath.

2 Samuel 18:1-2
Then David reviewed his troops and appointed over them commanders of thousands and of hundreds. / He sent out the troops, a third under Joab, a third under Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and a third under Ittai the Gittite. And the king said to the troops, “I will surely march out with you as well.”

1 Chronicles 12:22
For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.

1 Chronicles 12:33
From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.

1 Chronicles 12:37
And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.

2 Kings 6:17
Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Judges 20:17
The Israelites, apart from Benjamin, mobilized 400,000 swordsmen, each one an experienced warrior.

Matthew 26:47
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Matthew 26:55
At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me.

Mark 14:43
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.

Mark 14:48
Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw?

Luke 22:47
While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.


Treasury of Scripture

And David said to his men, Gird you on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred stayed by the stuff.

Gird ye

Joshua 9:14
And the men took of their victuals, and asked notcounsel at the mouth of the LORD.

Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to wrathis of great understanding: buthe that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

Proverbs 16:32
He that is slow to angeris better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

David also

1 Samuel 24:5,6
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt…

Romans 12:19-21
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, butrather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeanceis mine; I will repay, saith the Lord…

two hundred

1 Samuel 30:9,10,21-24
So David went, he and the six hundred men thatwere with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed…

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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














And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!”
This phrase indicates a call to arms, reflecting the urgency and seriousness of the situation. David, who was anointed but not yet king, was leading a group of men who were loyal to him. This command shows David's leadership and readiness to protect his honor and interests. The context here is David's response to Nabal's insult and refusal to provide provisions, which was a grave offense in the cultural context of hospitality and honor. The call to arms also reflects the tension between David and Saul, as David was living as a fugitive.

So David and all his men strapped on their swords,
David's men were a group of warriors who had gathered around him during his time of fleeing from King Saul. This action demonstrates their loyalty and readiness to follow David into potential conflict. The act of strapping on swords signifies preparation for battle, highlighting the seriousness of the offense against David. This moment foreshadows David's future as a military leader and king, as he commands a significant force even while in exile.

and about four hundred men followed David,
The number of men indicates the size and strength of David's following, which was substantial for a leader not yet officially recognized as king. This group of men, often referred to as David's mighty men, were skilled warriors who played a crucial role in his rise to power. The number four hundred is significant, as it shows David's growing influence and the trust these men placed in him. This also reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to David, as he was being prepared to lead a nation.

while two hundred stayed with the supplies.
This detail highlights the logistical considerations of ancient warfare, where maintaining supplies was crucial for the survival and effectiveness of a fighting force. The division of men also shows David's strategic thinking, ensuring that his resources were protected while he engaged in potential conflict. This mirrors later biblical accounts where David demonstrates wisdom and prudence in leadership, such as in1 Samuel 30:24, where he establishes a principle of sharing spoils equally between those who fight and those who guard supplies.

Persons / Places / Events
1.David
The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, and a man after God's own heart. At this point, he is leading a group of men while fleeing from King Saul.

2.David's Men
A group of approximately 600 men who followed David during his time of fleeing from Saul. They were loyal to David and shared in his struggles and victories.

3.Nabal
Though not mentioned in this specific verse, Nabal is the wealthy but foolish man whose actions prompted David's response. His refusal to provide for David's men led to the conflict.

4.Abigail
Nabal's wise and discerning wife, who later intervenes to prevent bloodshed. Her actions are pivotal in the unfolding events.

5.The Wilderness of Paran
The region where David and his men were staying, a place of refuge and survival during their time of exile.
Teaching Points
The Impulse of Anger
David's immediate reaction to strap on swords shows the human tendency to respond in anger. Believers are reminded to pause and seek God's guidance before acting.

Leadership and Responsibility
David's decision impacts not only himself but also his men. Leaders must consider the consequences of their actions on those they lead.

The Role of Peacemakers
Abigail's later intervention highlights the importance of peacemakers in resolving conflicts. Christians are called to be agents of peace in their communities.

Trusting God's Justice
Instead of taking matters into our own hands, we should trust in God's justice and timing, as David ultimately does when he listens to Abigail.

Community and Support
The division of David's men into those who fight and those who stay with the supplies underscores the importance of different roles within a community, each contributing to the whole.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 25:13?

2.How does David's response in 1 Samuel 25:13 demonstrate leadership under pressure?

3.What can we learn about righteous anger from David's actions in this passage?

4.How does 1 Samuel 25:13 connect to Jesus' teachings on conflict resolution?

5.In what ways can we apply David's decisiveness to our spiritual battles today?

6.How does arming "each man with his sword" reflect spiritual preparedness in Ephesians 6?

7.Why did David instruct his men to arm themselves in 1 Samuel 25:13?

8.How does 1 Samuel 25:13 reflect on David's leadership qualities?

9.What historical context led to the conflict in 1 Samuel 25:13?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 25?

11.Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David?

12.In 2 Samuel 2:4, why is David anointed again when he was already anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13?

13.Why does 2 Kings 23:25 suggest Josiah surpassed even David in devotion, seemingly contradicting other texts that exalt David's faithfulness?

14.Why did David seek revenge against Nabal?
What Does 1 Samuel 25:13 Mean
David said to his men

• This is the shepherd-king in waiting acting as leader of a growing band of followers (1 Samuel 22:2).

• David has just received Nabal’s insulting refusal of hospitality (1 Samuel 25:10-11), and he responds swiftly, showing both righteous anger and a commander’s instinct.

• God had already anointed David, yet he is still a fugitive; his words reveal the tension between trusting God’s timing and confronting evil (Romans 12:19;Psalm 7:11).

“Strap on your swords!”

• Quoting the verse itself: “Strap on your swords!”

• The imperative signals immediate action, a call to arms reminiscent of Moses’ command after the golden calf incident (Exodus 32:27).

• David is prepared to defend honor and protect his men, paralleling later teaching that rulers do “not bear the sword in vain” (Romans 13:4).

• The command also exposes the danger of retaliatory zeal—something Christ later reshapes when He tells Peter to put the sword away (Matthew 26:52).

So David and all his men strapped on their swords

• David models decisive leadership; the men mirror their leader’s resolve (2 Samuel 15:21).

• By acting personally—strapping on his own sword—David signals that this is not mere posturing.

• Yet the narrative invites us to weigh whether this reaction aligns with God’s heart; Abigail’s intervention in verses 23-31 will highlight a better way (Proverbs 15:1).

About four hundred men followed David

• The numbers echo earlier counts of David’s following (1 Samuel 23:13), showing growth from 600 to a split force of 400/200.

• Four hundred indicates a formidable company, hinting that David’s influence and resources are expanding under God’s providence (1 Samuel 18:14).

• Following David foreshadows the nation that will one day rally to him as king (2 Samuel 5:1-3).

Two hundred stayed with the supplies

• Practical wisdom surfaces: logistics matter; someone must guard the baggage (1 Samuel 30:24).

• The division underscores teamwork—combatants and support roles are both vital (Numbers 31:25-27).

• It also foreshadows the principle that those who “stay by the baggage” share equally in the victory spoils, reinforcing unity and fairness within God’s people.

summary

David’s sharp command, the men’s ready obedience, and the strategic division of forces unveil a leader quick to defend but still growing in grace. The verse captures a pivotal moment when righteous anger teeters on vengeful excess, setting the stage for Abigail’s godly counsel. Through it all, God directs events to refine David, protect his people, and remind us that zeal must bow to divine wisdom and trust in the Lord’s just timing.

(13)Gird ye on every man his sword.--The formal preparation and the largeness of the force told off for the work showed how terribly David was in earnest, and how bent he was on wiping out the insult of Nabal in blood. From the view we have taken of the transaction above, David's anger is quite to be accounted for, though not to be excused.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

said
וַיֹּאמֶר֩(way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

to his men,
לַאֲנָשָׁ֜יו(la·’ă·nā·šāw)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

“Each of you,
אִ֣ישׁ(’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

put on
חִגְר֣וּ ׀(ḥiḡ·rū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 2296:To gird, gird on, gird oneself

your swords!”
חַרְבּ֗וֹ(ḥar·bōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2719:Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

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

and
גַּם־(gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571:Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

all his men
אִ֣ישׁ(’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

put on
וַֽיַּחְגְּרוּ֙(way·yaḥ·gə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2296:To gird, gird on, gird oneself

their swords,
חַרְבּ֔וֹ(ḥar·bōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2719:Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

and about four
כְּאַרְבַּ֤ע(kə·’ar·ba‘)
Preposition-k | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 702:Four

hundred
מֵאוֹת֙(mê·’ō·wṯ)
Number - feminine plural
Strong's 3967:A hundred

men
אִ֔ישׁ(’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

followed
וַֽיַּעֲל֣וּ ׀(way·ya·‘ă·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5927:To ascend, in, actively

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

while two hundred
וּמָאתַ֖יִם(ū·mā·ṯa·yim)
Conjunctive waw | Number - fd
Strong's 3967:A hundred

stayed
יָשְׁב֥וּ(yā·šə·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3427:To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

with
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

the supplies.
הַכֵּלִֽים׃(hak·kê·lîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3627:Something prepared, any apparatus


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