1 Samuel 25:40
“And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they spake unto her, saying, David sent us unto thee, to take thee to him to wife.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel,.... For though Nabal lived in Maon, yet having…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
There is no note of the exact interval that elapsed between Nabal’s death and David’s hearing of it, or, again, between…
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, 1882–19211 Samuel 25:39-44
David's marriage with Abigail
39. pleaded the cause, &c. Exacted from Nabal a due penalty for the injury he did me. Cp.…