1. 1 Samuel 25:39 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why did David praise the LORD for the death of Nabal?

1 Samuel 25:39 (ESV)

39 When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, “Blessed be the LORD who has avenged the insult I received at the hand of Nabal, and has kept back his servant from wrongdoing. The LORD has returned the evil of Nabal on his own head.” Then David sent and spoke to Abigail, to take her as his wife.

Nabal's death served as a confirmation to David that he did not need to take his own vengeance; he could trust the Lord to bring his judgment in his time.1