1 Samuel 25:30

30 When the LORD has fulfilled for my lord every good thing he promised concerning him and has appointed him ruler over Israel,

1 Samuel 25:30 in Other Translations

KJV
30 And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel;
ESV
30 And when the LORD has done to my lord according to all the good that he has spoken concerning you and has appointed you prince over Israel,
NLT
30 When the LORD has done all he promised and has made you leader of Israel,
MSG
30 "When God completes all the goodness he has promised my master and sets you up as prince over Israel,
CSB
30 When the Lord does for my lord all the good He promised and appoints you ruler over Israel,

1 Samuel 25:30 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 25:30

And it shall come to pass, when the Lord shall have done to my
lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee,
&c.] Performed his promise, especially with respect to his kingdom, as follows:

and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel;
that is, actually raised him to be, and settled him as king upon the throne of Israel; for he was both appointed and anointed already; and this Abigail knew, and was now well known in Israel, and the common talk of the people.

1 Samuel 25:30 In-Context

28 “Please forgive your servant’s presumption. The LORD your God will certainly make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because you fight the LORD’s battles, and no wrongdoing will be found in you as long as you live.
29 Even though someone is pursuing you to take your life, the life of my lord will be bound securely in the bundle of the living by the LORD your God, but the lives of your enemies he will hurl away as from the pocket of a sling.
30 When the LORD has fulfilled for my lord every good thing he promised concerning him and has appointed him ruler over Israel,
31 my lord will not have on his conscience the staggering burden of needless bloodshed or of having avenged himself. And when the LORD your God has brought my lord success, remember your servant.”
32 David said to Abigail, “Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S 1 Samuel 12:12; S 1 Samuel 13:14
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