What is the main theme of 1 Samuel 25:32–44?

The main theme is God’s retributive justice—how He restrained David from vengeance through Abigail’s wisdom and executed judgment on Nabal.

What does this passage teach us about vengeance?

It teaches us that vengeance belongs to the Lord, not to man, and that we are to trust His timing rather than act in anger or pride.

Where can I listen to the episode?

You can listen on SermonAudio or watch on YouTube. Visit https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-1-samuel-25-32-44 for all links.

Reading the Bible Daily with Dave- June 18 1 Samuel 25:32-44

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Reading the Bible Daily with Dave – June 18, 2025

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:32–44

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📖 Episode Summary:

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we reflect on 1 Samuel 25:32–44 and the powerful story of David, Abigail, and Nabal.
Abigail’s wisdom restrained David from taking vengeance into his own hands, and the Lord’s justice was clearly revealed in the judgment of Nabal.

This passage affirms the biblical doctrine of retributive justice, reminds us that vengeance belongs to the Lord,
and encourages us to trust God’s timing and respond with humility and faith.

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📚 Related Scriptures:

Romans 12:19 – “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
Deuteronomy 32:35 – The Song of Moses on divine justice
Psalm 37:7–11 – Waiting patiently for the Lord
Revelation 19:1–3 – Rejoicing in God’s righteous judgment

Dave Jenkins( Executive Director )

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.