1 Samuel 25:14

“But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, etc.] Not one of David’s young men, as what follows shows, but one of Nabal’s young men or servants, one of those David directs him to for the truth of what he said, (<092508>1 Samuel 25:8); this was one of those that had been employed in feeding sheep in the wilderness, where David was, and knew him, but was now at Carmel, and was present when David’s messengers came to Nabal, and was privy to what passed: saying, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; in a very kind and handsome manner, to ask of his peace and welfare, and to wish him all happiness and prosperity; or “masters” f501 master and mistress,…”

“ABIGAIL PACIFIES HIM. (1Sa. 25:14-35) Then Abigail made haste--The prudence and address of Nabal's wife were the means of saving him and family from utter destruction. She acknowledged the demand of her formidable neighbors; but justly considering, that to atone for the insolence of her husband, a greater degree of liberality had become necessary, she collected a large amount of food, accompanying it with the most valued products of the country. bottles--goatskins, capable of holding a great quantity. parched corn--It was customary to eat parched corn when it was fully grown, but not ripe.”

“Railed on them - The marginal reading, “flew upon them,” is nearer to the original. return to 'Top of Page'”

“railed on them: Heb. flew upon them, Mar 15:29 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 25:15”