And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:
David said to Abigail, Blessed be the Lord. Transported by passions, and blinded by revenge, he was on the eve of perpetrating a great injury; and, doubtless, the timely appearance and prudent address of Abigail were greatly instrumental in changing his purpose. At all events, it was the means of opening his eyes to the moral character of the course on which he had been impetuously rushing; and, in accepting her present, he speaks with lively satisfaction, as well as gratitude, to Abigail for having prevented him Contracting the guilt of bloodshed.