Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 25:26
26. The Lord hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood By providentially bringing Abigail in his way to appease him with presents and words of prudent counsel. David’s dark purpose against Nabal was rash and unjustifiable; for, though certainly treated with contempt, he had suffered no wrongs sufficient to demand such bloody vengeance as he had purposed in his heart. Be as Nabal Be such a fool as he is, for that is sufficient punishment in itself. read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 25:25
25. Nabal… his name, and folly… with him In the Hebrew there is a play upon the words, the word for folly being nebalah; Nabal is his name and nebalah is with him. read more