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Bible Commentaries
1 Samuel 25

Darby's Synopsis of the New TestamentDarby's Synopsis

Introduction

1:1 Ephrathite. (e-34) Or 'Ephraimite,' the Levites being considered as belonging to the tribe in which they lived. see Judges 17:7 .

Verse 2

25:2 Carmel; (d-12) In Judah. see Joshua 15:55 .

Verse 3

25:3 churlish (a-32) Lit. 'hard.' Nabal, (e-8) Meaning, 'fool,' 'ungodly,' 'impious.' see 2 Samuel 3:33 ; Psalms 14:1 ; Proverbs 30:22 , &c.

Verse 14

25:14 insulted (b-27) Lit. 'he flew upon.'

Verse 25

25:25 Nabal (a-22) See ver. 3. folly (b-27) Or 'impiety.' The Hebrew word is from the same root as the name 'Nabal.'

Verse 26

25:26 avenging (c-24) Lit. 'saving' or 'delivering,' also in vers. 31,33.

Verse 30

25:30 appoint (d-27) Lit. 'command.'

Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 25". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/1-samuel-25.html. 1857-67.
 
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