Please, let not my lord regard this scoundrel Nabal. For as his name is, so is he: Nabal is his name, and folly is with him! But I, your maidservant, did not see the young men of my lord whom you sent.

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Let not my lord, I pray you, regard this man of Belial ,
[even] Nabal
He is a worthle…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

By a gift, Abigail atoned for Nabal's denial of David's request. Her behaviour was very submissive. Yielding pacifies great offences. She puts hers…