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Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men of whom I know not whence they are?

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The mention of water indicates a country where it was scarce . Alternatively, the phrase “bread and water” may be equivalent to “food and drink.”

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

To men, whom I do not know. —In other words, “Shall I give generous gifts to the enemies of my king—to a band of rebel fr…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Shall I then take my bread, and my water
Which include all food and liquors, everything eatable and drinkable; and "…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We should not have heard of Nabal if nothing had passed between him and David. Observe his name, Nabal, which means "a fool." Riches make men look …

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