1 Samuel 25:17
Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.
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Gill's Exposition
Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do,.... For the preservation of her family:
for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household; which he concluded, either from…
Here is, I. The report made to David of the abuse Nabal had given to his messengers (Sa1 25:12): They turned their way. They showed their displeasure, as became them to do, by breaking off abruptly…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
such a son of Belial Such an evil man. See on 1Sa 1:16. So wilful and obstinate that his servants dared not try to reason with him, but appealed to Abigail instead.
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