Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal`s heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: why she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He held a feast in his house. — This completes the picture of the wealthy sheep-master. The contrast between him and his wife, the…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Abigail came to Nabal Having sped with David, and taken her leave of him, she returned home to her husband Nabal:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

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 …

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