Bible Commentary

But the men [were] very good unto us, and we were not hurt, neither missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were in the fields: 15. as long as we were conversant with them ] Lit. all the days we went to and fro with them. “Conversant” from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 25:15”

But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them. 14 22. Abigail’s wise counsel 14. to salute ] Lit. to bless, as in ch. 1Sa 13:10. Cp. 2Ki 4:29, and the form of salutation in 1Sa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 25:14”

And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff. 13. abode by the stuff ] Remained to guard their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 25:13”

So David’s young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings. So David’s young men turned their way,…. Their backs on him, without making any reply; and though they did not return railing for railing, they treated him with silent contempt; and though they did not offer to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 25:12”

Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give [it] unto men, whom I know not whence they [be]? 11. my water ] Perhaps water is specially mentioned because it is scarce in the district. Cp. Jos 15:19. The Sept. however has “wine.” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 25:11”

And Nabal answered David’s servants, and said, Who [is] David? and who [is] the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master. 10. Who is David, &c.] Cp. Jdg 9:38. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 10. Who is David?] Nabal’s answer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 25:10”

And when David’s young men came, they spoke to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased. And when David’s young men came,…. To Carmel: they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David; they delivered their message punctually and exactly, in the very words, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 25:9”

Ask thy young men, and they will show thee. Wherefore let the young men find favor in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David. 8. a good day ] A day of festivity and rejoicing. Cp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 25:8”

And now I have heard that thou hast shearers: now thy shepherds which were with us, we hurt them not, neither was there aught missing unto them, all the while they were in Carmel. 7. that thou hast shearers ] Sheep-shearing was and still is an occasion of festivity. See 2Sa 13:23-24. David’s message was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 25:7”

And thus shall ye say to him that liveth [in prosperity], Peace [be] both to thee, and peace [be] to thine house, and peace [be] unto all that thou hast. 6. to him that liveth in prosperity ] The meaning of the single Heb. word thus rendered is exceedingly obscure. It seems best to explain … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 25:6”