and said to her servants, “Go on ahead. I will follow you shortly.” But she didn’t tell her husband Nabal what she was doing.

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John Gill

John Gill

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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And she said to her servants, go on before me
With the present, the sight of which she wisely considered would in a …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

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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…