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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />About ten days later, the LORD struck him, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And about ten days later the LORD struck Nabal, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass about ten days <i>after</i>, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then it happened, <i>after</i> about ten days, that the LORD struck Nabal, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And about ten days later, it happened that the LORD struck Nabal, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened that about ten days later, Yahweh smote Nabal, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />About 10 days later, the LORD struck Nabal dead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass about ten days after, that Jehovah smote Nabal, so that he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ten days later, the LORD took his life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />About ten days later the LORD made him even more sick, and Nabal died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Some ten days later the LORD struck Nabal and he died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />About ten days later the LORD struck Nabal, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After about ten days the LORD struck Nabal down and he died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened about ten days after, that the LORD struck Nabal, so that he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />About ten days later, Yahweh struck Nabal, so that he died. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it comes to pass [in] about ten days, that YHWH strikes Nabal and he dies,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it cometh to pass, in about ten days, that Jehovah smiteth Nabal, and he dieth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be about ten days, and Jehovah will strike Nabal, and he will die.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And after ten days had passed, the Lord struck Nabal, and he died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And after ten days had passed, the Lord struck Nabal, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />About ten days later the LORD struck Nabal and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />About ten days later the LORD struck Nabal, and he died.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass about ten days after, the LORD smote Nabal and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And there were about ten days and LORD JEHOVAH struck Nabal and he died<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, so that he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass after about ten days, that the Lord smote Nabal, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/25-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=7713" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Abigail Intercedes for Nabal</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>In the morning when Nabal was sober, his wife told him about these events, and his heart failed within him and he became like a stone. <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: ka·‘ă·śe·reṯ (Prep-k:: Number-msc) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">About ten</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yā·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">days later,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5062.htm" title="5062: way·yig·gōp̄ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To strike, smite. A primitive root; to push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict.">struck</a> <a href="/hebrew/5037.htm" title="5037: nā·ḇāl (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Carmel. The same as nabal; dolt; Nabal, an Israelite.">Nabal</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·mōṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">dead.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-23.htm">Acts 12:23</a></span><br />Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-7.htm">2 Samuel 6:7</a></span><br />And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down on the spot for his irreverence, and he died there beside the ark of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-15.htm">2 Samuel 24:15-16</a></span><br />So the LORD sent a plague upon Israel from that morning until the appointed time, and seventy thousand of the people from Dan to Beersheba died. / But when the angel stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the LORD relented from the calamity and said to the angel who was destroying the people, “Enough! Withdraw your hand now!” At that time the angel of the LORD was by the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13-14</a></span><br />So Saul died for his unfaithfulness to the LORD, because he did not keep the word of the LORD and even consulted a medium for guidance, / and he failed to inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-20.htm">2 Chronicles 13:20</a></span><br />Jeroboam did not again recover his power during the days of Abijah, and the LORD struck him down and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-18.htm">2 Chronicles 21:18-19</a></span><br />After all this, the LORD afflicted Jehoram with an incurable disease of the bowels. / This continued day after day until two full years had passed. Finally, his intestines came out because of his disease, and he died in severe pain. And his people did not make a fire in his honor as they had done for his fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-30.htm">Daniel 5:30</a></span><br />That very night Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans was slain,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-20.htm">Luke 12:20</a></span><br />But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-5.htm">Acts 5:5</a></span><br />On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-10.htm">Acts 5:10</a></span><br />At that instant she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-30.htm">1 Corinthians 11:30</a></span><br />That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-22.htm">Revelation 2:22-23</a></span><br />Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds. / Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29</a></span><br />Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-32.htm">Numbers 16:32-35</a></span><br />and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions. / They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly. / At their cries, all the people of Israel who were around them fled, saying, “The earth may swallow us too!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-39.htm">Deuteronomy 32:39</a></span><br />See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/25-33.htm">1 Samuel 25:33</a></b></br> And blessed <i>be</i> thy advice, and blessed <i>be</i> thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to <i>shed</i> blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/6-9.htm">1 Samuel 6:9</a></b></br> And see, if it goeth up by the way of his own coast to Bethshemesh, <i>then</i> he hath done us this great evil: but if not, then we shall know that <i>it is</i> not his hand <i>that</i> smote us; it <i>was</i> a chance <i>that</i> happened to us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29</a></b></br> And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that <i>was</i> in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-37.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-37.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-4.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/judges/15-1.htm">Later</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-37.htm">Nabal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-5.htm">Ten</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/26-9.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-10.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-5.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-15.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">Later</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">Nabal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-15.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-9.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-9.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-5.htm">Ten</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">Samuel dies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-2.htm">David in Paran sends to Nabal</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">Provoked by Nabal's rudeness, he minds to destroy him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">Abigail understanding thereof</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-18.htm">takes a present</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">and by her wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">pacifies David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-36.htm">Nabal hearing thereof, dies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">David takes Abigail and Ahinoam to be his wives</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-44.htm">Michal is given to Phalti</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The ten-day period suggests a completion of divine patience and a period of grace given to Nabal. In biblical numerology, the number ten often symbolizes completeness or divine order, as seen in the Ten Commandments. This time frame allowed for the unfolding of God's justice in His perfect timing.<p><b>the LORD</b><br>The use of "the LORD" emphasizes the sovereignty and direct involvement of God in the events. It highlights the belief in God's active role in the lives of individuals and His ability to execute judgment. This is consistent with the biblical theme of God as the ultimate judge, as seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a>, where God declares that vengeance is His.<p><b>struck Nabal dead</b><br>Nabal's death is portrayed as a direct act of divine judgment. Nabal's name means "fool," and his actions against David reflect a rejection of God's anointed. This event serves as a warning against pride and foolishness, echoing <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>, which warns that pride precedes destruction. The suddenness of Nabal's death underscores the seriousness of opposing God's purposes and aligns with the biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nabal.htm">Nabal</a></b><br>A wealthy but foolish man whose name means "fool" in Hebrew. He was harsh and evil in his dealings, particularly with David, who had protected his shepherds and flocks.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, who had been anointed by Samuel. At this time, he was leading a group of men and living in the wilderness, fleeing from King Saul.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abigail.htm">Abigail</a></b><br>Nabal's wise and discerning wife, who intervened to prevent David from taking vengeance on Nabal and his household.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The sovereign God of Israel, who intervenes in the affairs of men, executing justice and judgment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/carmel.htm">Carmel</a></b><br>The region where Nabal's estate was located, and where the events of this chapter took place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_is_sure.htm">God's Justice is Sure</a></b><br>Nabal's death serves as a reminder that God's justice, though sometimes delayed, is inevitable. We can trust God to deal with wrongdoers in His perfect timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wisdom_and_discernment.htm">The Importance of Wisdom and Discernment</a></b><br>Abigail's wise intervention contrasts sharply with Nabal's foolishness. Her actions saved her household and demonstrate the value of wisdom in crisis situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leave_vengeance_to_the_lord.htm">Leave Vengeance to the Lord</a></b><br>David's decision to refrain from taking vengeance into his own hands is a powerful example of faith and obedience. We are called to trust God to right wrongs rather than seeking personal retribution.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_foolishness.htm">The Consequences of Foolishness</a></b><br>Nabal's account is a cautionary tale about the dangers of living foolishly and arrogantly. It encourages us to seek wisdom and humility in our dealings with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/abigail's_role_in_david's_life.htm">What role did Abigail play in David's life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_sam_25_37-38__was_nabal's_death_natural.htm">1 Samuel 25:37–38 – Could Nabal’s sudden death be a natural event, and if so, why is it attributed to divine judgment with no additional evidence? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_david_threaten_violence_here.htm">1 Samuel 25:21–22 – Why would David, future king, threaten such violence over a refusal of hospitality, seemingly contradicting biblical ethics of mercy? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38) <span class= "bld">The Lord smote Nabal.</span>--That is to say, that after ten days had passed the Lord put an end to the base life by a second apoplectic stroke. Although the death was a sequel to the selfishness, the passion, and the intemperance, it does not appear that anything more than the operation of natural causes occasioned the end here. In the language of these old divinely inspired writers, disease and sickness are often spoken of as the special "shafts" aimed by the Most High, as in fact they are.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/25-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">About ten</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּעֲשֶׂ֣רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(ka·‘ă·śe·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Number - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">days later,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיָּמִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">struck</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּגֹּ֧ף</span> <span class="translit">(way·yig·gōp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5062.htm">Strong's 5062: </a> </span><span class="str2">To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nabal</span><br /><span class="heb">נָבָ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḇāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nabal -- a man of Carmel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dead.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּמֹֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·mōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/25-38.htm">1 Samuel 25:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25-38.htm">1 Samuel 25:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/25-38.htm">1 Samuel 25:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25-38.htm">1 Samuel 25:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25-38.htm">1 Samuel 25:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/25-38.htm">1 Samuel 25:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/25-38.htm">1 Samuel 25:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/25-38.htm">1 Samuel 25:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/25-38.htm">1 Samuel 25:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/25-38.htm">1 Samuel 25:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/25-38.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 25:38 It happened about ten days after that (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/25-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:39" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>