1 Samuel 25:22

“So and more also do God unto the enemies of David, etc.] Give them as much health and prosperity, as much wealth and riches, as Nabal has, and much more: if I leave of all that [pertain] to him, by the morning light, any that pisseth against the wall; which is generally understood of a dog, that he, would not leave him so much as a dog: but it is better, with Ben Gersom, to interpret it of the males in his house, himself, his sons, and servants; and so the Targum paraphrases it of reasonable creatures, of such “that know knowledge,” or are knowing and understanding creatures; it seems to have been towards the evening; of the day when David was marching towards Nabal’s house, designing to…”

“The concluding phrase denotes the utter destruction of a family, and is rightly explained to mean “every male,” perhaps with the idea, “down to the very meanest member of the household.” return to 'Top of Page'”

“Enemies of David - That is, unto David himself. But because it might seem ominous to curse himself, therefore instead of David, he mentions David's enemies. But is this the voice of David? Can he speak so unadvisedly with his lips? Has he been so long in the school of affliction, and learned no more patience therein? Lord, what is man? And what need have we to pray, lead us not into temptation. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 25:24”

“So and more: Nothing can justify this conduct of David, which was rash, unjust, and cruel in the extreme. David himself condemns it, and thanks God for being prevented from executing this evil ( Sa1 25:32-34). Sa1 3:17, Sa1 14:44, Sa1 20:13, Sa1 20:16; Rut 1:17 if I leave: Sa1 25:34 any that pisseth: etc. This seems to have been a proverbial expression among the Israelites; and may with the utmost propriety be read "any male." Kg1 14:10, Kg1 16:11, Kg1 21:21; Kg2 9:8 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 25:23”