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1 Samuel 25:12
So David’s men turned around and went back, and they relayed to him all these words.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David’s men turn back after receiving Nabal’s refusal and report his exact words to David before he mobilizes four hundred men for retaliation.
The words — וַ/יַּגִּ֣דוּ (va/i.ya.Gi.du) means “and they told,” paired with כְּ/כֹ֖ל (ke./Khol) “according to all,” indicating a complete, unaltered report of Nabal’s refusal.
The thread — This pattern of unvarnished communication or silence appears in 2 Samuel 24:13, where Gad delivers a divine ultimatum to David, and Isaiah 36:21, where the people obey a royal command to remain silent rather than respond.
Why it lands — It requires readers to confront the necessity of accurate reporting before decisive action, regardless of how harsh the incoming message may be.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
So David’s young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings.
Cross-references
- 2 Samuel 24:13 So Gad went and said to David, “Do you choose to endure three years of famine in your land, three months of fleeing the pursuit of your enemies, or three days of plague upon your land? Now then, think it over and decide how I should reply to Him who sent me.”
- Isaiah 36:21 But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.”
- Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.