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Now therefore know and consider what you will do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his house: for he is such a worthless fellow that one can`t speak to him.
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Who is a "Son of Belial"?
Commentators explain that the phrase "son of Belial" does not refer to a specific demon but is a Hebrew idiom for a "worthless fellow." The servant uses this to describe Nabal as so unreasonable and hot-tempered that it was impossible to reason with him, which is why the servant wisely went to Abigail instead.
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19th Century
Anglican
A son of Belial. Belial was not a proper name, though it subsequently came to be considered one. It signifies simply worthlessness…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now therefore know and consider what you will do For the preservation of your family:
for evil is…
Presbyterian
God is kind to the evil and unthankful, and why may we not be so? David determined to destroy Nabal, and all that belonged to him. Is this your voi…
