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.”

"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 25:9
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What does 1 Samuel 25:9 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 25:9 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased." To fully understand the meaning and significance of this verse, it's important to consider…

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The Power of Representation: Standing Firm in God's Name

In the story found in 1 Samuel 25, we encounter a critical moment in the life of David, who is at a pivotal time in his journey as the anointed future king of Israel. The verse, "And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of…

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A Prayer for Wise Communication and Gracious Response

O Lord, our God, the Eternal One, who sees and knows all, we come before You with humble hearts and open spirits, seeking Your divine guidance and wisdom. As we meditate on the words from 1 Samuel 25:9, where it is written, "And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal…

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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 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."
"¶ 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 9:25
1 Samuel 1:25 - "And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli."
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
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."
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1 Samuel 25:4 - "¶ And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep."
1 Samuel 9:17
1 Samuel 9:17
"And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli." - 1 Samuel 1:25
1 Samuel 9:15 - "¶ Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,"
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Nabal becomes like stone in 1 Samuel 25:37
Nabal becomes like stone in 1 Samuel 25:37
1 Samuel 9:18 - "Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer's house is."
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 18:9 - "And Saul eyed David from that day and forward."
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1 Samuel 7:9 - "¶ And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly unto the LORD: and Samuel cried unto the LORD for Israel; and the LORD heard him."
1 Samuel 25:44 - "¶ But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which was of Gallim."
1 Samuel 12:25 - "But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king."