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22 May the Lord do this to the enemies of David[a]—and more also—if by the morning I’ve left alive a single male[b] of all those who belong to him.”

23 When Abigail saw David, she quickly got down from the donkey and fell on her face before David, prostrating herself on the ground. 24 She fell at his feet and pleaded, “Your majesty, let the guilt be on me alone, and please let your servant[c] speak to you.[d] Listen to the words of your servant.[e]

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  1. 1 Samuel 25:22 LXX reads to David
  2. 1 Samuel 25:22 Lit. single one who urinates on a wall
  3. 1 Samuel 25:24 Lit. maidservant
  4. 1 Samuel 25:24 Lit. speak in your ear
  5. 1 Samuel 25:24 Lit. maidservant

22 May God deal with David,[a] be it ever so severely,(A) if by morning I leave alive one male(B) of all who belong to him!”

23 When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off her donkey and bowed down before David with her face to the ground.(C) 24 She fell at his feet and said: “Pardon your servant, my lord,(D) and let me speak to you; hear what your servant has to say.

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  1. 1 Samuel 25:22 Some Septuagint manuscripts; Hebrew with David’s enemies