So make no bones about it. David is on his way to commit what the Torah calls “blood guilt.” In other words, he is about to commit a murder. Something for which there is zero atonement or forgiveness available under the Levitical sacrificial system. If David takes life unjustly, God’s law demands his life be […]

Then, when Adonai has done all the good to my lord that he has said about you and made you ruler over Isra’el,-1 Samuel 25:30-31  In verse 30, Abigail’s words demonstrate she is a prophetess of sorts.  She talks about a time when God will keep His promises to David about becoming the king of […]

“And please forgive the offense your servant has caused; because Adonai will certainly establish my lord’s dynasty, for my lord fights Adonai’s battles, and nothing bad has been found in you all your life long.”-1 Samuel 25:28 In verse 28, Avigayil asks David to forgive her offenses. What exactly was she seeking forgiveness for? Many […]

“And please forgive the offense your servant has caused; because Adonai will certainly establish my lord’s dynasty, for my lord fights Adonai’s battles, and nothing bad has been found in you all your life long.  Even if someone comes along searching for you and seeking your life, your life will be bound in the bundle […]

“When Avigayil saw David, she hurried to dismount from her donkey, fell on her face in front of David and bowed down to the ground.  Having fallen at his feet, she said, ‘It’s all my fault, my lord, all my fault! Please let your servant speak in your ears, and listen to what your servant […]