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Please forgive the trespass of your handmaid: for Yahweh will certainly make my lord a sure house, because my lord fights the battles of Yahweh; and evil shall not be found in you all your days.
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A Prophetic Declaration
Commentators emphasize that Abigail's declaration of a "sure house" for David was a statement of profound faith and prophetic insight. Scholars compare her conviction to Rahab's, noting that she recognized God's divine plan for David's future kingdom long before it was established. Her words serve as a powerful testimony to her belief in God's promises.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Theologian
For the Lord will make ... a sure house — Compare 1 Samuel 2:35, 2 Samuel 7:16, and 1 Kings 11:38. Abi…
19th Century
Bishop
The trespass of thine handmaid. — Abigail again takes the wrong upon herself; she reminds David that the gracious act of forgiveness, of w…
17th Century
Pastor
I pray you, forgive the trespass of your handmaid The trespasses, as the Targum, either the sin of her husband, she …
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Minister
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…