Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Abigail acted quickly. She took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five dressed sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred cakes of raisins and two hundred cakes of pressed figs, and loaded them on donkeys. New Living Translation Abigail wasted no time. She quickly gathered 200 loaves of bread, two wineskins full of wine, five sheep that had been slaughtered, nearly a bushel of roasted grain, 100 clusters of raisins, and 200 fig cakes. She packed them on donkeys English Standard Version Then Abigail made haste and took two hundred loaves and two skins of wine and five sheep already prepared and five seahs of parched grain and a hundred clusters of raisins and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on donkeys. Berean Standard Bible Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys Berean Literal Bible And Abigail hurried, and took two hundred loaves of bread, and two skins of wine, and five sheep already dressed, and five seahs of roasted grain, and a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and she put them on the donkeys. King James Bible Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses. New King James Version Then Abigail made haste and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five sheep already dressed, five seahs of roasted grain, one hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and loaded them on donkeys. New American Standard Bible Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread and two jugs of wine, and five sheep already prepared and five measures of roasted grain, and a hundred cakes of raisins and two hundred cakes of figs, and she loaded them on donkeys. NASB 1995 Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread and two jugs of wine and five sheep already prepared and five measures of roasted grain and a hundred clusters of raisins and two hundred cakes of figs, and loaded them on donkeys. NASB 1977 Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread and two jugs of wine and five sheep already prepared and five measures of roasted grain and a hundred clusters of raisins and two hundred cakes of figs, and loaded them on donkeys. Legacy Standard Bible Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread and two jugs of wine and five sheep already prepared and five seahs of roasted grain and one hundred clusters of raisins and two hundred cakes of figs, and loaded them on donkeys. Amplified Bible Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two jugs of wine, five sheep already prepared [for roasting], five measures of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and loaded them on donkeys. Berean Annotated Bible Then Abigail (my father is joy) hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain <33 qt / 36.5 l>, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys Christian Standard Bible Abigail hurried, taking two hundred loaves of bread, two clay jars of wine, five butchered sheep, a bushel of roasted grain, one hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of pressed figs, and loaded them on donkeys. Holman Christian Standard Bible Abigail hurried, taking 200 loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, a bushel of roasted grain, 100 clusters of raisins, and 200 cakes of pressed figs, and loaded them on donkeys. American Standard Version Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched grain, and a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses. Contemporary English Version Abigail quickly got together 200 loaves of bread, two large clay jars of wine, the meat from five sheep, a large sack of roasted grain, 100 handfuls of raisins, and 200 handfuls of dried figs. She loaded all the food on donkeys English Revised Version Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Abigail quickly took 200 loaves of bread, 2 full wineskins, 5 butchered sheep, a bushel of roasted grain, 100 bunches of raisins, and 200 fig cakes and loaded them on donkeys. Good News Translation Abigail quickly gathered two hundred loaves of bread, two leather bags full of wine, five roasted sheep, two bushels of roasted grain, a hundred bunches of raisins, and two hundred cakes of dried figs, and loaded them on donkeys. International Standard Version Abigail quickly took 200 loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five measures of roasted grain, 100 bunches of raisins, and 200 fig cakes and loaded them on donkeys. NET Bible So Abigail quickly took two hundred loaves of bread, two containers of wine, five prepared sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred bunches of raisins, and two hundred lumps of pressed figs. She loaded them on donkeys New Heart English Bible Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two bottles of wine, five sheep ready dressed, five measures of parched grain, one hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on donkeys. Webster's Bible Translation Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys World English Bible Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two containers of wine, five sheep ready dressed, five seahs of parched grain, one hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on donkeys. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Abigail hurries, and takes two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep, prepared, and five measures of roasted grain, and one hundred bunches of raisins, and two hundred bunches of figs, and sets [them] on the donkeys. Berean Literal Bible And Abigail hurried, and took two hundred loaves of bread, and two skins of wine, and five sheep already dressed, and five seahs of roasted grain, and a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and she put them on the donkeys. Young's Literal Translation And Abigail hasteth, and taketh two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep, prepared, and five measures of roasted corn, and a hundred bunches of raisins, and two hundred bunches of figs, and setteth them on the asses. Smith's Literal Translation And Abigail will hasten and take two hundred of bread, and two flasks of wine, and five sheep done, and five measures of parched grain, and a hundred clusters of dried grapes, and two hundred cakes of figs, and put upon asses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Abigail made haste and took two hundred loaves, and two vessels of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of dry figs, and laid them upon asses: Catholic Public Domain Version And so Abigail hurried, and she took two hundred loaves, and two vessels of wine, and five cooked sheep, and five measures of cooked grain, and one hundred clusters of dried grapes, and two hundred masses of dried figs, and she set them upon donkeys. New American Bible Abigail quickly got together two hundred loaves, two skins of wine, five dressed sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred cakes of pressed raisins, and two hundred cakes of pressed figs, and loaded them on donkeys. New Revised Standard Version Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves, two skins of wine, five sheep ready dressed, five measures of parched grain, one hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves of bread and two skins of wine and five sheep ready dressed and five measures of parched wheat and one hundred cheeses and two hundred bunches of raisins, and laid them on asses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abigal hurried and she took two hundred bread loaves, and two skins of wine, and five prepared sheep, and five threegallon measures of parched corn, and a hundred cheeses and two hundred fig cakes, and she set them on the donkey OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abigaia hasted, and took two hundred loaves, and two vessels of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five ephahs of fine flour, and one homer of dried grapes, and two hundred cakes of figs, and put them upon asses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Abigail Intercedes for Nabal18Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys 19and said to her young men, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal.… Cross References Then Abigail hurried Genesis 18:6 So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” Genesis 24:20 And she quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran back to the well to draw water, until she had drawn water for all his camels. and took two hundred loaves of bread, 1 Samuel 21:3 Now then, what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever can be found.” 2 Kings 4:42 Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. two skins of wine, Joshua 9:4 acted deceptively and set out as envoys, carrying on their donkeys worn-out sacks and old wineskins, cracked and mended. Matthew 9:17 Neither do men pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst, the wine will spill, and the wineskins will be ruined. Instead, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.” five butchered sheep, 2 Samuel 12:4 Now a traveler came to the rich man, who refrained from taking one of his own sheep or cattle to prepare for the traveler who had come to him. Instead, he took the poor man’s lamb and prepared it for his guest.” 1 Kings 8:63 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. five seahs of roasted grain, 1 Samuel 17:17 One day Jesse said to his son David, “Take this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. 2 Samuel 17:28 They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, a hundred clusters of raisins, 1 Samuel 30:12 a piece of a fig cake and two clusters of raisins. So he ate and was revived, for he had not had any food or water for three days and three nights. 2 Samuel 16:1 When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. and two hundred cakes of figs. 1 Chronicles 12:40 And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel. 2 Kings 20:7 Then Isaiah said, “Prepare a poultice of figs.” So they brought it and applied it to the boil, and Hezekiah recovered. She loaded them on donkeys Genesis 42:26 and they loaded the grain on their donkeys and departed. 1 Samuel 16:20 And Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a skin of wine, and one young goat and sent them to Saul with his son David. Treasury of Scripture Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses. made haste 1 Samuel 25:34 For in very deed, as the LORD God of Israel liveth, which hath kept me back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely there had not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall. Numbers 16:46-48 And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire therein from off the altar, and put on incense, and go quickly unto the congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from the LORD; the plague is begun… Proverbs 6:4,5 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids… Genesis 32:13-20 And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother; … Genesis 43:11-14 And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds: … 2 Samuel 17:28,29 Brought beds, and basons, and earthen vessels, and wheat, and barley, and flour, and parched corn, and beans, and lentiles, and parched pulse, … five sheep. 2 Samuel 16:1 And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred loaves of bread, and an hundred bunches of raisins, and an hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine. cakes of figs. Jump to Previous Abigail Asses Bottles Cakes Clusters Corn Donkeys Dressed Haste Hundred Loaves Measures Parched Raisins Ready Sheep WineJump to Next Abigail Asses Bottles Cakes Clusters Corn Donkeys Dressed Haste Hundred Loaves Measures Parched Raisins Ready Sheep Wine1 Samuel 25 1. Samuel dies2. David in Paran sends to Nabal 10. Provoked by Nabal's rudeness, he minds to destroy him 14. Abigail understanding thereof 18. takes a present 23. and by her wisdom 32. pacifies David 36. Nabal hearing thereof, dies 39. David takes Abigail and Ahinoam to be his wives 44. Michal is given to Phalti Then Abigail hurried Abigail's quick action reflects her wisdom and discernment. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, women often played significant roles in managing household affairs. Her urgency indicates the seriousness of the situation with David, who was on his way to confront Nabal, her husband. This haste can be seen as a parallel to the urgency of intercession, a theme found throughout Scripture, such as in Esther's swift actions to save her people (Esther 4:16). and took two hundred loaves of bread two skins of wine five butchered sheep five seahs of roasted grain a hundred clusters of raisins and two hundred cakes of figs She loaded them on donkeys Persons / Places / Events 1. AbigailA wise and discerning woman, the wife of Nabal, who acts swiftly to prevent disaster. 2. Nabal A wealthy but foolish man, whose name means "fool" in Hebrew, known for his harsh and surly behavior. 3. David The future king of Israel, who is on the run from King Saul and has been protecting Nabal's shepherds. 4. Carmel The location where Nabal's business and household are situated, and where Abigail prepares her offering. 5. The Event Abigail's quick and generous response to David's impending attack due to Nabal's insult, showcasing her wisdom and peacemaking skills. Teaching Points Wisdom in ActionAbigail's quick and thoughtful response demonstrates the importance of acting wisely and decisively in times of crisis. Peacemaking Abigail's intervention highlights the value of being a peacemaker, seeking to resolve conflicts and prevent violence. Generosity and Provision Her generous offering to David and his men shows the power of generosity in diffusing tension and building goodwill. Courage and Initiative Abigail's courage to act independently and take initiative in a male-dominated society is a model of bravery and leadership. God's Providence Abigail's actions are part of God's providential plan to protect David and ultimately lead to her becoming his wife, showing how God works through individuals to fulfill His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 25:18?2. How does Abigail's response in 1 Samuel 25:18 demonstrate wisdom and initiative? 3. What can we learn from Abigail's actions about peacemaking in conflicts? 4. How does Abigail's generosity reflect biblical principles found in Proverbs 11:25? 5. In what ways can we emulate Abigail's humility and service in our lives? 6. How does Abigail's preparation in 1 Samuel 25:18 align with Proverbs 31:10-31? 7. Why did Abigail prepare such a large gift for David in 1 Samuel 25:18? 8. What does Abigail's action in 1 Samuel 25:18 reveal about her character and wisdom? 9. How does 1 Samuel 25:18 demonstrate the role of women in biblical narratives? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 25? 11. 1 Samuel 25:39–42 – How do we reconcile David marrying Abigail immediately after Nabal’s death with biblical laws and cultural norms on mourning and remarriage? 12. Who is Ahinoam of Jezreel? 13. Who was Nabal in the Bible? 14. 1 Samuel 25:3 – Is there any historical or archaeological evidence confirming Nabal, Abigail, or their estate’s existence? What Does 1 Samuel 25:18 Mean Then Abigail hurriedThe moment Abigail hears of her husband’s offense toward David (1 Samuel 25:14–17), she moves without delay. Scripture often commends swift obedience: Genesis 18:6; 2 Kings 4:24; Proverbs 10:4; Romans 12:11; James 2:17. Abigail’s urgency reveals: • faith that acts immediately, not merely talks (James 2:22) • a heart eager to prevent sin and bloodshed (1 Samuel 25:33) • the wisdom of Proverbs 31:27—watchfulness over her household Two hundred loaves of bread Bread is the basic sustenance of life (Isaiah 55:2; Matthew 6:11). Offering so much bread displays lavish generosity and a desire to meet practical needs—much like Abraham in Genesis 18:5–8 or the boy whose loaves Jesus multiplied in John 6:9–13. Abigail’s bread anticipates the peace-making feast she hopes to share with David (Psalm 23:5). Two skins of wine Wine was a customary gift for refreshment (Genesis 14:18; Judges 19:19; Psalm 104:15). Abigail’s provision shows hospitality fit for a king (1 Samuel 16:13). By bringing wine herself, she preempts any temptation for David’s men to seize it by force (Proverbs 21:14). Five butchered sheep Prepared meat is costly and signals honor (Genesis 43:1, 16; 2 Samuel 12:4). Abigail sacrifices from her own flock—contrasting Nabal’s stinginess (1 Samuel 25:11). This mirrors David’s later words: “I will not offer…that which costs me nothing” (2 Samuel 24:24). Five seahs of roasted grain Roasted grain is ready-to-eat travel food (Ruth 2:14; 1 Samuel 17:17). Abigail supplies enough (about sixty quarts) to satisfy a hungry company, echoing God’s provision of manna—food accessible and sustaining (Exodus 16:13-18). A hundred clusters of raisins Raisins provided quick energy for soldiers (1 Samuel 30:11-12; 2 Samuel 16:1). Abigail thinks ahead to the physical well-being of David’s band, not only to appeasing his wrath. Her care fulfills Proverbs 25:21: “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.” Two hundred cakes of figs Figs symbolize healing and prosperity (2 Kings 20:7; Jeremiah 24:5-7). Abigail’s abundant gift foreshadows the reconciliation she seeks—restoring wholeness between David and her household (Romans 12:18). She loaded them on donkeys Donkeys were reliable pack animals (Genesis 45:23; 1 Samuel 16:20). By personally overseeing the loading, Abigail guarantees safe, orderly delivery, reflecting diligence (Proverbs 31:13) and stewardship (Luke 19:13). Her logistical care underscores that peacemaking involves thoughtful action, not mere sentiment (James 3:18). summary Every item Abigail hurriedly assembles in 1 Samuel 25:18 serves a dual purpose: practical provision for David’s men and a tangible plea for peace. Her swift, generous, and costly response contrasts sharply with Nabal’s selfishness and exemplifies godly wisdom in crisis. Acting decisively, giving abundantly, and planning carefully, she models how faith expresses itself through concrete deeds that avert sin, satisfy need, and foster reconciliation. (18) Five measures.--The LXX. alter the measure into five ephahs, thinking the quantity in the text ridiculously small for such an host as followed David. Ewald too, would change 5 into 500; but the truth is that Abigail in her haste, thinking rightly that no time must be lost, as the danger was pressing, simply pro-provided a liberal present for David's own immediate followers, not for the whole force.An hundred clusters of raisins.--That is, an hundred cakes of dried grapes--what in Italy is called "simmuki." Verses 18-20. - Five measures of parched corn. The measure named here, the seah, contains about a peck and a half. As this seems little, Ewald reads 500 seahs, but probably it was regarded as a delicacy. Clusters of raisins. Rather, as in the margin, lumps of raisins. The bunches of grapes when dried were pressed into cakes. Sending her servants in front leading the asses which carried the present, she followed behind, and met David as she was coming down by the covert of the hill. Hebrew, "in secret of the hill," under cover of the hill, i.e. she met him as she was descending into some glen into which he had entered from the other end.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Abigailאֲבִיגַ֡יִל (’ă·ḇî·ḡa·yil) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 26: Abigail -- 'my father is joy', two Israelite women hurried וַתְּמַהֵ֣ר (wat·tə·ma·hêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 4116: To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly and took וַתִּקַּח֩ (wat·tiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3947: To take two hundred מָאתַ֨יִם (mā·ṯa·yim) Number - fd Strong's 3967: A hundred [loaves] of bread, לֶ֜חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain two וּשְׁנַ֣יִם (ū·šə·na·yim) Conjunctive waw | Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) skins נִבְלֵי־ (niḇ·lê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5035: A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre of wine, יַ֗יִן (ya·yin) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication five וְחָמֵ֨שׁ (wə·ḥā·mêš) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 2568: Five butchered עֲשׂוּיֹת֙ (‘ă·śū·yōṯ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make sheep, צֹ֤אן (ṣōn) Noun - common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock five וְחָמֵ֤שׁ (wə·ḥā·mêš) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 2568: Five seahs סְאִים֙ (sə·’îm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5429: A seah, certain measure, for, grain of roasted grain, קָלִ֔י (qā·lî) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7039: Roasted ears of grain a hundred וּמֵאָ֥ה (ū·mê·’āh) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 3967: A hundred clusters of raisins, צִמֻּקִ֖ים (ṣim·mu·qîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6778: A cake of dried grapes and two hundred וּמָאתַ֣יִם (ū·mā·ṯa·yim) Conjunctive waw | Number - fd Strong's 3967: A hundred cakes of figs. דְּבֵלִ֑ים (də·ḇê·lîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1690: A lump (of pressed figs), a pressed (fig) cake She loaded וַתָּ֖שֶׂם (wat·tā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set them on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against donkeys הַחֲמֹרִֽים׃ (ha·ḥă·mō·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2543: A male ass Links 1 Samuel 25:18 NIV1 Samuel 25:18 NLT 1 Samuel 25:18 ESV 1 Samuel 25:18 NASB 1 Samuel 25:18 KJV 1 Samuel 25:18 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 25:18 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 25:18 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 25:18 French Bible 1 Samuel 25:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 25:18 Then Abigail made haste and took two (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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