1 Samuel 25:11
“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?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Shall I then take my bread, and my water,.... Which include all food and liquors, everything eatable and drinkable; and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The mention of water indicates a country where water was scarce (compare Jos 15:19). Or “bread and water” may be…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 25:2-11
Here begins the story of Nabal.
I. A short account of him, who and what he was (Sa1 25:2, Sa1 25:3), a man wee should…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
my water Perhaps water is specially mentioned because it is scarce in the district. Cp. Jos 15:19. The Sept. however has…
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