New International VersionMay you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands.
New Living TranslationThank God for your good sense! Bless you for keeping me from murder and from carrying out vengeance with my own hands.
English Standard VersionBlessed be your discretion, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodguilt and from working salvation with my own hand!
Berean Standard BibleBlessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand.
King James BibleAnd 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.
New King James VersionAnd blessed is your advice and blessed are you, because you have kept me this day from coming to bloodshed and from avenging myself with my own hand.
New American Standard Bibleand blessed be your discernment, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand.
NASB 1995and blessed be your discernment, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand.
NASB 1977and blessed be your discernment, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodshed, and from avenging myself by my own hand.
Legacy Standard Bibleand blessed be your discernment, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodshed and from saving myself by my own hand.
Amplified BibleAnd blessed be your discretion and discernment, and blessed be you, who has kept me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself by my own hand.
Christian Standard BibleMay your discernment be blessed, and may you be blessed. Today you kept me from participating in bloodshed and avenging myself by my own hand.
Holman Christian Standard BibleYour discernment is blessed, and you are blessed. Today you kept me from participating in bloodshed and avenging myself by my own hand.
American Standard Versionand blessed be thy discretion, and blessed be thou, that hast kept me this day from bloodguiltiness, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.
Contemporary English VersionAnd you should also be praised. Your good sense kept me from taking revenge and killing innocent people.
English Revised Versionand blessed be thy wisdom, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from bloodguiltiness, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationMay your good judgment be blessed. Also, may you be blessed for keeping me from slaughtering people today and from getting a victory by my own efforts.
Good News TranslationThank God for your good sense and for what you have done today in keeping me from the crime of murder and from taking my own revenge.
International Standard VersionBlessed be your good judgment, and blessed be you, who today stopped me from shedding blood and delivering myself by my own actions.
NET BiblePraised be your good judgment! May you yourself be rewarded for having prevented me this day from shedding blood and taking matters into my own hands!
New Heart English BibleBlessed is your discretion, and blessed are you, that have kept me this day from blood guiltiness, and from avenging myself with my own hand.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, who hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with my own hand. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBlessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand.
World English BibleBlessed is your discretion, and blessed are you, who have kept me today from blood guiltiness, and from avenging myself with my own hand. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand blessed [is] your discretion, and blessed [are] you in that you have restrained me this day from coming in with blood, and to restrain my hand to myself.
Young's Literal Translation and blessed is thy discretion, and blessed art thou in that thou hast restrained me this day from coming in with blood, and to restrain my hand to myself.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd blessed thy discernment, and blessed thou who finished me this day from coming for bloods, and my hand saving for me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd blessed be thou, who hast kept me to day, from coming to blood, and revenging me with my own hand.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd blessed are you, who prevented me today from going to blood, and from taking revenge for myself with my own hand.
New American BibleBlessed is your good judgment and blessed are you yourself. Today you have prevented me from shedding blood and rescuing myself with my own hand.
New Revised Standard VersionBlessed be your good sense, and blessed be you, who have kept me today from bloodguilt and from avenging myself by my own hand! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd blessed be your advice, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and spared my hands this day from shedding blood.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedBlessed is your discernment! Blessed are you because you restrained me today to enter into blood and you saved my hands today from blood! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and blessed be thy discretion, and blessed be thou, that hast kept me this day from bloodguiltiness, and from finding redress for myself with mine own hand.
Brenton Septuagint Translationand blessed be thy conduct, and blessed be thou, who hast hindered me this very day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Abigail Intercedes for Nabal… 32Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day! 33Blessed isyour discernment,and blessed areyou,becausetodayyou kept mefrom bloodshedand from avenging myselfby my own hand.34Otherwise, as surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, who has restrained me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, then surely no male belonging to Nabal would have been left alive by morning light.”…
Cross References Proverbs 15:1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
James 3:17-18But 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.
Proverbs 25:15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Romans 12:18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
Proverbs 16:32He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
Galatians 5:22-23But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Ephesians 4:26-27“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, / and do not give the devil a foothold.
Proverbs 19:11A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
Colossians 3:12-13Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Proverbs 21:23He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
1 Peter 3:11He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
Proverbs 14:29A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Romans 14:19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Treasury of Scripture And blessed be your advice, and blessed be you, which have kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with my own hand. blessed Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous smite me;it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me;it shall be an excellent oil,which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer alsoshall be in their calamities. Proverbs 9:9
Giveinstruction to a wiseman, and he will be yet wiser: teach a justman, and he will increase in learning. Proverbs 17:10
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. which hast 1 Samuel 25:26
Now therefore, my lord,as the LORD liveth, andas thy soul liveth, seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from coming toshed blood, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal. avenging 1 Samuel 25:26,31
Now therefore, my lord,as the LORD liveth, andas thy soul liveth, seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from coming toshed blood, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal… 1 Samuel 24:19
For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day. 1 Samuel 26:9,10
And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless? … Jump to Previous AdviceAvengingBlessedBlessingBloodBloodguiltBloodguiltinessBloodshedCrimeDiscernmentDiscretionHandJudgmentKeepingKeptPunishmentRedressRestrainRestrainedSenseShedThouTodayWrongsJump to Next AdviceAvengingBlessedBlessingBloodBloodguiltBloodguiltinessBloodshedCrimeDiscernmentDiscretionHandJudgmentKeepingKeptPunishmentRedressRestrainRestrainedSenseShedThouTodayWrongs1 Samuel 25 1.Samuel dies2.David in Paran sends to Nabal10.Provoked by Nabal's rudeness, he minds to destroy him14.Abigail understanding thereof18.takes a present23.and by her wisdom32.pacifies David36.Nabal hearing thereof, dies39.David takes Abigail and Ahinoam to be his wives44.Michal is given to PhaltiBlessed is your discernmentThis phrase acknowledges the wisdom and insight of Abigail, who intervened to prevent David from committing a rash act of vengeance. Discernment is a valued trait in biblical literature, often associated with the fear of the Lord ( Proverbs 9:10). Abigail's discernment is seen as a divine gift, enabling her to act wisely and prevent bloodshed. Her actions reflect the biblical principle that wisdom and understanding are more valuable than physical strength or weapons ( Proverbs 3:13-18). and blessed are you
David's blessing upon Abigail highlights her role as a peacemaker. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, women often played crucial roles in mediating conflicts, though they were typically not in positions of power. Abigail's intervention is reminiscent of other biblical figures who acted as intercessors, such as Esther and Deborah. Her actions prefigure the New Testament teaching that peacemakers are blessed (Matthew 5:9). because today you kept me from bloodshed
David acknowledges that Abigail's intervention prevented him from committing an act of bloodshed, which would have been contrary to God's law. The Torah explicitly prohibits murder (Exodus 20:13), and David's recognition of this shows his desire to remain obedient to God's commandments. This incident foreshadows David's later restraint in not killing King Saul, despite having the opportunity (1 Samuel 24:6). and from avenging myself by my own hand
The concept of vengeance is addressed throughout Scripture, with God reserving the right to avenge (Deuteronomy 32:35;Romans 12:19). David's acknowledgment that Abigail kept him from personal vengeance aligns with the biblical principle of leaving justice to God. This restraint is a type of Christ, who, when reviled, did not retaliate but entrusted Himself to God who judges justly (1 Peter 2:23). Abigail's intervention serves as a reminder of the importance of trusting God's justice rather than taking matters into one's own hands. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe future king of Israel, who is on the run from King Saul. In this chapter, he is about to take vengeance on Nabal for his insult and refusal to provide provisions. 2. AbigailThe intelligent and discerning wife of Nabal, who intervenes to prevent David from committing bloodshed. Her actions and words are pivotal in this account. 3. NabalA wealthy but foolish man whose name means "fool." His refusal to help David and his men sets the stage for the conflict. 4. CarmelThe location where Nabal's estate is situated. It is in this region that the events of 1 Samuel 25 unfold. 5. The EventDavid's anger and intent to take vengeance on Nabal, which is averted by Abigail's wise intervention. Teaching Points The Power of DiscernmentAbigail's discernment is praised by David. In our lives, we should seek God's wisdom to discern right from wrong and act accordingly. Blessings of RestraintDavid acknowledges the blessing of being restrained from sin. We should value and seek restraint, especially when tempted to act in anger or revenge. The Role of PeacemakersAbigail acts as a peacemaker, preventing bloodshed. As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers in our communities and relationships. God's Sovereignty in ConflictThis account illustrates how God can use individuals to prevent sin and guide His people. Trust in God's sovereignty in resolving conflicts. The Consequences of FoolishnessNabal's folly nearly leads to disaster. We should be mindful of our actions and words, understanding their potential impact on others. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 25
What role did Abigail play in David's life?
Who was Nabal in the Bible?
1 Samuel 25:37–38 – Could Nabal’s sudden death be a natural event, and if so, why is it attributed to divine judgment with no additional evidence?
1 Samuel 25:21–22 – Why would David, future king, threaten such violence over a refusal of hospitality, seemingly contradicting biblical ethics of mercy?(33) And blessed be thy advice.--David, with his usual frank generosity, allows he has been in the wrong in giving way to wild, ungovernable passion, and openly confesses that if Abigail had not met him and reasoned with him, he would have carried out his purpose, and stained his fair fame for ever with a terrible crime. His dark purpose was to cut off, root and branch, the whole house of Nabal, amongst others the woman standing before him there. It is noticeable how, in this age of deeper religion and of higher culture, the old superstitious reverence for vows, taken in moments of frenzy or of extreme excitement, had given place to a calmer and more reasonable spirit. Never had a more solemn vow been taken than David's that morning, when he took a solemn oath that he would murder the whole house of Nabal; and yet, before the sun set he is convinced of the wickedness of his purpose, and sooner than carry it out he deliberately breaks the oath. Some years before, Saul--had he not been forcibly hindered by the people--would, by the murder of his son, the hero-prince Jonathan, have fulfilled the rash oath which he swore at the battle of Michmash ( 1Samuel 14:24; 1Samuel 14:45); and Jephthah, the judge of Israel, we know, in the person of his loved daughter, ruthlessly carried out his wild, useless oath ( Judges 11:34; Judges 11:40).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Blessed [is]וּבָר֥וּךְ(ū·ḇā·rūḵ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 1288:To kneel, to bless God, man, to curseyour discernment,טַעְמֵ֖ךְ(ṭa‘·mêḵ)Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 2940:A taste, perception, intelligence, a mandateand blessed [are]וּבְרוּכָ֣ה(ū·ḇə·rū·ḵāh)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular
Strong's 1288:To kneel, to bless God, man, to curseyou,אָ֑תְּ(’āt)Pronoun - second person feminine singular
Strong's 859:Thou and thee, ye and youbecauseאֲשֶׁ֨ר(’ă·šer)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thattodayהַיּ֤וֹם(hay·yō·wm)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117:A dayyou kept meכְּלִתִ֜נִי(kə·li·ṯi·nî)Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person feminine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 3607:To shut up, restrain, withholdfrom bloodshedבְדָמִ֔ים(ḇə·ḏā·mîm)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1818:Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshedand from avengingוְהֹשֵׁ֥עַ(wə·hō·šê·a‘)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 3467:To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succormyself by my own hand.יָדִ֖י(yā·ḏî)Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3027:A hand
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OT History: 1 Samuel 25:33 And blessed be your discretion and blessed (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
