1 Samuel 25:14 net — But one of the servants told Nabal’s wife Abigail,“David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our lord, but he…

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"But one of the servants told Nabal’s wife Abigail,“David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our lord, but he screamed at them."

— 1 Samuel 25:14, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 25 — Context

11

Should I take my bread and my water and my meat that I have slaughtered for my shearers and give them to these men? I don’t even know where they came from!”

12

So David’s servants went on their way. When they had returned, they came and told David all these things.

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Then David instructed his men,“Each of you strap on your sword!” So each one strapped on his sword, and David also strapped on his sword. About four hundred men followed David up, while two hundred stayed behind with the equipment.

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But one of the servants told Nabal’s wife Abigail,“David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our lord, but he screamed at them.

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These men were very good to us. They did not insult us, nor did we sustain any loss during the entire time we were together in the field.

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Both night and day they were a protective wall for us the entire time we were with them, while we were tending our flocks.

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Now be aware of this, and see what you can do. For disaster has been planned for our lord and his entire household. He is such a wicked person that no one tells him anything!”

1 Samuel 25:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 25:14 say?
1 Samuel 25:14 in the NET Bible reads: “But one of the servants told Nabal’s wife Abigail,“David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our lord, but he screamed at them.”
Where is 1 Samuel 25:14 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 25:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 25, verse 14.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 25:14.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 25:14 in?
1 Samuel 25:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 25:14?
1 Samuel 25:14 reads (NET): “But one of the servants told Nabal’s wife Abigail,“David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our lord, but he screamed at them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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