1 Samuel 25:14
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife,.... Not one of David's young men, as what follows shows, but one of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Railed on them - The marginal reading, “flew upon them,” is nearer to the original.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 25:12-17
Here is, I. The report made to David of the abuse Nabal had given to his messengers (Sa1 25:12): They turned their way.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 25:14-22
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…