ESV Reformation Study Bible – 1 Sam 25:39
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1 Sam 25:39

25:39 Blessed be the Lord. It would have been wrong for David to take matters into his own hands, but not because Nabal was innocent. Having heard of Nabal’s death, David thanks the Lord for keeping him from personal wrongdoing while at the same time upholding his cause.