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1 Samuel 25:38

1 Samuel 25:38
And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And it came to pass, about ten days after,.... After he had lain in this stupid and senseless manner for ten days:

that the Lord smote Nabal, that he died; with some disease or increased the grief…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 25:36-44

We are now to attend Nabal's funeral and Abigail's wedding.

I. Nabal's funeral. The apostle speaks of some that were twice dead, Jde 1:12. We have hare Nabal thrice dead, though but just now…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the Lord smote Nabal His death was a divine judgment none the less that a partly natural cause may be assigned for it in his intemperance and passion. For "smote" comp. the use of the same word in ch.…