this will not become an obstacle to you, or a troubled heart to my lord, both by having shed blood without cause and by my lord’s having avenged himself. When the Lord deals well with my lord, then remember your slave.”

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Then remember your handmaid. — With exquisite grace, Abigail concluded her earnest, simple words to the future king, refe…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

This shall be no grief to you, nor offence of heart to my
lord
It would give him no tro…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

By a gift, Abigail atoned for Nabal's denial of David's request. Her behaviour was very submissive. Yielding pacifies great offences. She puts hers…