1 Samuel 25:42

“And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.”

"And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife." - 1 Samuel 25:42
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What does 1 Samuel 25:42 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 25:42 in the King James Version (KJV) says, "And Abigail hasted, and arose and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife." This verse comes from the Old Testament book…

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The Courageous Choices of Abigail: A Model of Faith and Humility

In the historical accounts of the Bible, there are rich narratives filled with lessons on bravery, discernment, and the providence of God. Among these stories is that of Abigail, a woman whose actions, rooted in wisdom and humility, changed the course of her life and the lives…

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A Prayer for Boldness and Humility in Our Journeys

O Lord of Hosts, Creator of all that is seen and unseen, we come before You with hearts overflowing with gratitude and reverence. Your word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. Today, as we reflect on the story of Abigail and her courageous act in 1 Samuel 25:42…

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1 Samuel 25:42 - "And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife."
1 Samuel 14:42 - "And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken."
1 Samuel 1:25 - "And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli."
1 Samuel 17:42 - "And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance."
1 Samuel 9:25 - "¶ And when they were come down from the high place into the city, Samuel communed with Saul upon the top of the house."
1 Samuel 25:1 - "And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran."
1 Samuel 10:25 - "Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house."
1 Samuel 14:25 - "And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground."
1 Samuel 4:2
1 Samuel 25:4 - "¶ And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep."
"And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli." - 1 Samuel 1:25
Nabal becomes like stone in 1 Samuel 25:37
Nabal becomes like stone in 1 Samuel 25:37
1 Samuel 25:43 - "David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his wives."
1 Samuel 25:38 - "And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died."
1 Samuel 30:25 - "And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day."
1 Samuel 25:44 - "¶ But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which was of Gallim."
"And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken." - 1 Samuel 14:42
1 Samuel 12:25 - "But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king."
1 Samuel 28:25 - "And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night."
Leviticus 25:42 - "For they are my servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as bondmen."
Matthew 25:42 - "For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:"
2 Samuel 22:42 - "They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, but he answered them not."
1 Samuel 25:32 - "¶ And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:"
2 Samuel 1:25 - "How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places."
1 Samuel 25:16 - "They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep."
1 Samuel 25:9 - "And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased."
1 Samuel 25:12 - "So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings."
1 Samuel 15:25 - "Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD."