1 Samuel 25:28

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the LORD will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.

Forgive

1 Samuel 25:24

The lord

Psalm 89:29

Fighteth

Ephesians 6:10

Evil hath

Luke 23:41

Bible References

Forgive

She fell at his feet and said: Let me be held responsible for this wrong. Please let me speak with you. Please listen to me.

The lord

Samuel said to him: Jehovah has torn the kingdom of Israel away from you today. He gave it to someone who is a better man than you.

when I let judges rule my people. I have kept your enemies from attacking you. Now I promise that you and your descendants will be kings.

I will make the seat of your rule over Israel certain forever. I gave my word to David your father. I said: You will never be without a man to be king in Israel.

They have done this since the time I appointed leaders over my people Israel. I will also subdue all your enemies. I declare to you that Jehovah will build a house for you!

I will make his descendants endure forever and his throne like the days of heaven.

Fighteth

Everybody here will see that Jehovah does not need swords or spears to save his people. Jehovah always wins his battles. He will help us defeat you!

Finally, Saul said to David: Here is my oldest daughter Merab. I will give her to you as your wife if you prove yourself to be a warrior for me and fight Jehovah's battles. Saul thought: I must not lay a hand on him. Let the Philistines do that.

For a long time when Saul was still our king, you led the people of Israel in battle. Jehovah promised you that you would lead his people and be their ruler.

Jahaziel said: Pay attention to me, everyone from Judah, everyone living in Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. This is what Jehovah says to you: 'Do not be frightened or terrified by this large crowd. The battle is not yours. It is God's.

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in his mighty strength.

Evil hath

He told his men: Stop talking foolishly. We are not going to attack Saul. He is my king. I pray that Jehovah will keep me from doing anything to harm his chosen king.

Jehovah did this because David had done what was right in Jehovah's eyes. He obeyed his commandments, except in the case of Uriah the Hittite.

Blessed are those whose way is blameless. They walk in the law of Jehovah.

Likewise, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

We are indeed justly condemned for we receive the due reward of our deeds. But this man has done nothing wrong.