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1 Samuel 25:3
New English Translation
1 Samuel 25:3
New English Translation
3 The man’s name was Nabal,[a] and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was both wise[b] and beautiful, but the man was harsh and his deeds were evil. He was a Calebite.
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- 1 Samuel 25:3 sn The name נָבָל (Nabal) means “foolish” or “senseless” in Hebrew, and as an adjective the word is used especially of persons who have no perception of ethical or religious claims. It is an apt name for this character, who certainly typifies such behavior.
- 1 Samuel 25:3 tn Heb “good of insight”; KJV “of good understanding”; NAB, NIV, TEV “intelligent”; NRSV “clever.”
1 Samuel 25:3
New International Version
1 Samuel 25:3
New International Version
3 His name was Nabal and his wife’s name was Abigail.(A) She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband was surly and mean in his dealings—he was a Calebite.(B)
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