22 (A)May God do so to the enemies of David, and more so, (B)if by morning I leave alive as much as one [a]male of any who belong to him.”

23 When Abigail saw David, she hurried and dismounted from her donkey, and fell on her face in front of David (C)and bowed herself to the ground. 24 She fell at his feet and said, “On me [b]alone, my lord, be the blame. And please let your slave speak [c]to you, and listen to the words of your slave.

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  1. 1 Samuel 25:22 Lit who urinates against the wall
  2. 1 Samuel 25:24 Lit myself
  3. 1 Samuel 25:24 Lit in your ears

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