We came across this part of Abigail's message to David, honoring him:
...for the LORD will certainly make a lasting dynasty for my master, because he fights the LORD's battles. Let no wrong doing be found in you as long as you live. Even though someone is pursuing you to take your life, the life of my master will be bound securely in the bundle of the living by the LORD your God. But the lives of your enemies He will hurl away as from the pocket of a sling. (1 Samuel 25:28-29)
I don't ever remember seeing (or noticing) the phrase "bundle of the living" before. What a beautiful thought! We are permanently bundled with God's people - under His protection. We are in His bundle of the living!
The New Living Translation says:
Even when you are chased by those who seek to kill you, your life is safe in the care of the LORD your God, secure in his treasure pouch! But the lives of your enemies will disappear like stones shot from a sling!
The New King James Version also uses the phrase: bound in the bundle of the living!
When we picture a bundle we think of various items grouped together, securely contained, wrapped or sealed, with nothing slipping out -- sometimes I bundle clothes to take to the washing machine. All different types of clothing - all together ih one bundle - I like that picture! In God's family we are all bundled together, safely in His arms -- one package made up of different kinds of items.
A bunch is different - a bunch or bananas, or a bunch of grapes. Those items are grouped together so we can pull one out. A bundle is different - each part is securely safeguarded against slipping or falling. Nothing can slip out of a bundle!
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