1 Samuel 25:32
And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:
Original Language Analysis
לַֽאֲבִיגַ֑ל
to Abigail
H26
לַֽאֲבִיגַ֑ל
to Abigail
Strong's:
H26
Word #:
3 of 12
abigail or abigal, the name of two israelitesses
בָּר֤וּךְ
Blessed
H1288
בָּר֤וּךְ
Blessed
Strong's:
H1288
Word #:
4 of 12
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
יְהוָה֙
be the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
be the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
5 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
6 of 12
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
7 of 12
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 12
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
שְׁלָחֵ֛ךְ
which sent
H7971
שְׁלָחֵ֛ךְ
which sent
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
9 of 12
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
הַיּ֥וֹם
thee this day
H3117
הַיּ֥וֹם
thee this day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
10 of 12
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הַזֶּ֖ה
H2088
Cross References
Luke 1:68Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,Psalms 72:18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.Exodus 18:10And Jethro said, Blessed be the LORD, who hath delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaoh, who hath delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians.Genesis 24:27And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.2 Corinthians 8:16But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.Ezra 7:27Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem:
Historical Context
Blessing Yahweh for specific providential actions was common Hebrew worship practice. David's recognition of Abigail as divinely sent elevated their encounter from mere meeting to prophetic intervention. His immediate response showed receptivity to correction.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you recognize when God sends people to redirect your course?
- What does David's immediate blessing reveal about his spiritual responsiveness?
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Analysis & Commentary
And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:
David's response attributes their meeting to divine providence. The blessing formula 'Blessed be the LORD God of Israel' recognizes God as the actor behind Abigail's intervention. The phrase 'sent thee' (Hebrew 'shelachek') explicitly identifies Abigail as divine messenger—God sent her to intercept him. David's recognition of providence demonstrates spiritual discernment restored after his angry departure. He now sees what Abigail claimed: their meeting was divine prevention, not coincidence. His blessing acknowledges that God used this wise woman to save him from sin. David's teachable spirit accepted correction from an unexpected source.