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- 1 Samuel
- Chapter 25
- Verse 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…
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.…
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