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1 Samuel 25:37

1 Samuel 25:37
But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine was gone out of Nabal, and his wife had told him these things, that his heart died within him, and he became as a stone.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine was gone out of Nabal,.... When he had slept, and was become sober,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

He became as a stone - Probably his violent anger at hearing it brought on a fit of apoplexy to which he was disposed by…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

His heart died within him, and he became as a stone - He was thunderstruck, and was so terrified at the apprehension of…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 25:36-44

We are now to attend Nabal's funeral and Abigail's wedding.

I. Nabal's funeral. The apostle speaks of some that were…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

and his wife, &c. Better, that his wife told him … and his heart died, &c. An outburst of passion on hearing that his…

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