When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, “Praise the Lord, who has avenged the insult I received from Nabal and has kept me from doing it myself. Nabal has received the punishment for his sin.” Then David sent messengers to Abigail to ask her to become his wife.

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John Gill

John Gill

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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when David heard that Nabal was dead As he soon might, Maon and Carmel not being far from the wilderness where David …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

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17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David gives God thanks for sending him this welcome check from a sinful course. When anyone meets us with counsel, direction, comfort, caution, or …