1 Samuel 25:40

And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they spake unto her, saying, David sent us unto thee, to take thee to him to wife.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 25:40

BSB

When his servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they said, "David has sent us to take you as his wife."

AKJV

And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they spoke to her, saying, David sent us to you, to take you to him to wife.

CPDV

And David's servants went to Abigail at Carmel, and they spoke to her, saying, "David has sent us to you, so that he might take you to himself as wife."

ERV

And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they spake unto her, saying, David hath sent us unto thee, to take thee to him to wife.

NHEB

When the servants of David had come to Abigail to Carmel, they spoke to her, saying, "David has sent us to you, to take you to him as wife."

SMT

And David's servants will come to Abigail to Carmel and will speak to her, saying, David sent us to thee to take thee to him for a wife.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 25:40

AndwhentheservantsH5650Noun MasculineofDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinewerecomeH935VerbtoAbigailH26Proper Name FemininetoCarmelH3760Proper Name LocationtheyspakeH1696VerbuntohersayingH559Verb DavidH1732Proper Name Masculine sentH7971VerbusuntotheetotakeH3947VerbtheetohimtowifeH802Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 25:40

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 25:40

Summary

David's servants propose marriage to woman

Place

Carmel

Event

Servants deliver marriage proposal

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC