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and thus shall you tell him who lives [in prosperity], Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
That lives in prosperity—The Hebrew is obscure and is variously interpreted. The simplest rendering is, And you shall say thus about (hi…
19th Century
Anglican
And in this way you shall say. — On such a festive occasion near a town or village, an Arab sheik of the neighbouring des…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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 …
