The meaning of “נָבָל”
Understanding Nâbâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as נָבָל; dolt Nabal. - § Nabhal or Nabal = "fool" - Nabal, an Israelite 1) a man of Carmel who spurned David's...
נָבָל
the same as נָבָל; dolt Nabal. - § Nabhal or Nabal = "fool" - Nabal, an Israelite 1) a man of Carmel who spurned David's messengers, then died of shock when he realised it might cause his death; his case was pleaded by his wife Abigail who became David's wife after his death
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 25:26 | “Now therefore, my lord, as the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, seeing the Lord hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal.” Word: נָבָל (Nâbâl) | |
| 2 Samuel 3:3 | “And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;” Word: נָבָל (Nâbâl) |