1 Samuel 25:26

26 Now then, my lord, 1as the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, because 2the LORD has restrained you from bloodguilt and from 3saving with your own hand, now then 4let your enemies and those who seek to do evil to my lord be as Nabal.

1 Samuel 25:26 In-Context

24 She fell at his feet and said, "On me alone, my lord, be the guilt. Please let your servant speak in your ears, and hear the words of your servant.
25 Let not my lord regard this worthless fellow, Nabal, for as his name is, so is he. Nabal is his name, and folly is with him. But I your servant did not see the young men of my lord, whom you sent.
26 Now then, my lord, as the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, because the LORD has restrained you from bloodguilt and from saving with your own hand, now then let your enemies and those who seek to do evil to my lord be as Nabal.
27 And now let this present that your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord.
28 Please forgive the trespass of your servant. For the LORD will certainly make my lord a sure house, because my lord is fighting the battles of the LORD, and evil shall not be found in you so long as you live.

Cross References 4

  • 1. See 1 Samuel 20:3
  • 2. [Genesis 20:6]
  • 3. [Romans 12:19; Hebrews 10:30]
  • 4. [2 Samuel 18:32]
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