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A Greeting of Prosperity
Commentators note that the opening of David's greeting, translated as "to him that liveth in prosperity," is a slightly obscure Hebrew phrase. The consensus is that it was a customary and polite way of acknowledging Nabal's wealth and wishing him continued life and prosperity, similar to a modern expression like "long may you prosper."
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 25:6
18th Century
Theologian
That lives in prosperity—The Hebrew is obscure and is variously interpreted. The simplest rendering is, And you shall say thus about (hi…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 25:6
19th Century
Bishop
And in this way you shall say. — On such a festive occasion near a town or village, an Arab sheik of the neighbouring des…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 25:6
17th Century
Pastor
And thus shall you say to him that liveth [in prosperity]
That lives, while others, as David and his men, mig…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 25:2–11
17th Century
Minister
We should not have heard of Nabal if nothing had passed between him and David. Observe his name, Nabal, which means "a fool." Riches make men look …