And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel;
Parallel translations
- WEB It will come to pass, when Yahweh has done to my lord according to all the good that he has spoken concerning you, and has appointed you prince over Israel,
- BSB When the LORD has done for my lord all the good He promised, and when He has appointed you ruler over Israel,
- NKJV And it shall come to pass, when the Lord has done for my lord according to all the good that He has spoken concerning you, and has appointed you ruler over Israel,
- NASB And when the Lord does for my lord in accordance with all the good that He has spoken concerning you, and appoints you ruler over Israel,
- NLT When the Lord has done all he promised and has made you leader of Israel,
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Quick answer
Abigail anticipates the day God fulfills His good promises and makes David ruler over Israel. She points David to his coming reign as motivation for present restraint.
Overview
Abigail looks ahead to the certain fulfillment of God's word appointing David prince over Israel. She frames the present crisis in light of that glorious future. Her foresight invites David to weigh his actions by the kingship awaiting him, urging conduct fitting for the throne God has promised.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Sam 13:14But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.
- 1 Sam 23:17And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.
- 1 Sam 15:28And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.
- Ps 89:20I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
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The rise of the anointed king after Israel's failed first choice points to the true Anointed One (Messiah means 'anointed'), the shepherd-king after God's own heart from Bethlehem.
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