She bowed low to the ground and responded, “I, your servant, would be happy to marry David. I would even be willing to become a slave, washing the feet of his servants!”

Commentaries

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And she arose, and bowed herself on [her] face to the earth ,
&c.] As she did before David, ([Reference 1 Samuel 25:…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Abigail believed that David would be king over Israel, and greatly esteemed his pious and excellent character. She deemed his proposal of marriage …