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1 Samuel 25:9

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Samuel 25:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when David`s young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when David`s young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased.
1 Samuel 25:9 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Samuel 25

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6and thus shall ye say to him that liveth [in prosperity], Peace be unto thee, and peace be to thy house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
7And now I have heard that thou hast shearers: thy shepherds have now been with us, and we did them no hurt, neither was there aught missing unto them, all the while they were in Carmel.
8Ask thy young men, and they will tell thee: wherefore let the young men find favor in thine eyes; for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thy hand, unto thy servants, and to thy son David.
9And when David`s young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased.
10And Nabal answered David`s servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there are many servants now-a-days that break away every man from his master.
11Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men of whom I know not whence they are?
12So David`s young men turned on their way, and went back, and came and told him according to all these words.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And when David’s young men came, etc.] To Carmel: they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David; they delivered their message punctually and exactly, in the very words, or however according to the purport of them, in David’s name, as he enjoined them: and ceased: from speaking, waiting for Nabal’s answer; or “they rested” f499 , from the fatigues of their journey; which they did not until they had delivered their message to Nabal, and then they took the liberty to sit down and rest themselves; but the former sense seems best, and is preferred by Maimonides f500.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“ceased: Heb. rested, or, became quiet, Gen 8:4; Kg2 2:15; Ch2 14:7 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 25:10”
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