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God do so to the enemies of David, and more also, if I leave of all that belongs to him by the morning light so much as one man-child.
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A Curious Curse
Commentators note the unusual wording of David's oath. Instead of the typical formula of cursing himself ('God do so to me'), he says, 'God do so unto the enemies of David.' Scholars suggest this was likely a superstitious way to avoid invoking a curse directly upon himself while still expressing the intensity of his vow.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The concluding phrase signifies the utter destruction of a family and is correctly explained to mean “every male,” perhaps with the idea of includi…
19th Century
Anglican
So and more also. —This is an unusual variation of the common form of imprecation, “God do so to me and more also, if, etc., etc.”…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So and more also do God unto the enemies of David Give them as much health and prosperity, as much wealth and riches…
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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…
