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1 Samuel 25:33
And blessedbe thy advice, and blessedbe thou, which hast kept me this day from coming toshed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.

1 Samuel 6:9
And see, if it goeth up by the way of his own coast to Bethshemesh,then he hath done us this great evil: but if not, then we shall know thatit is not his handthat smote us; itwas a chancethat happened to us.

Exodus 12:29
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 thatwas in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.

the LORD
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 likeDeuteronomy 32:35, where God declares that vengeance is His.

struck Nabal dead
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, echoingProverbs 16:18, 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 (James 4:6).

• Scripture notes, “About ten days later” (1 Samuel 25:38). God allowed a brief span to pass after Abigail’s intervention.

• This interval highlights divine patience that gives room for reflection and possible repentance, echoing how the Lord “is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish” (2 Peter 3:9).

• It also reminds us that judgment and harvest come “at the proper time” (Galatians 6:9).

• Ten days underscore that David did not take vengeance; instead, he waited, much likePsalm 37:7 advises—“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him.”

• The focus shifts squarely to God: “the LORD” acted, not chance or human force.

• His direct involvement mirrors passages such asDeuteronomy 32:35—“Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” andPsalm 103:19—“The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.”

• By naming Him, the text affirms God’s sovereignty, showing that He sees injustice and intervenes righteously (Proverbs 15:3;Hebrews 10:30).

• This reminds believers that ultimate accountability lies before the Lord, comforting the oppressed and warning the arrogant (Romans 12:19).

• The consequence is clear: “the LORD struck Nabal dead” (1 Samuel 25:38).

• Nabal’s end illustrates that persistent folly and hard-heartedness reap ruin, aligning withProverbs 29:1—“A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.”

• Similar sudden judgments appear with Pharaoh inExodus 12:29, with Uzzah in2 Samuel 6:7, and with Ananias and Sapphira inActs 5:1-11, underscoring that God defends His holiness.

• David is vindicated without lifting a hand, paralleling1 Peter 2:23, where Christ “entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.”

• The event cautions against despising God’s appointed king and mistreating His people (Genesis 12:3;1 Corinthians 10:10).

God waited ten days, proving His patient mastery over time; then He Himself acted, proving His sovereign justice; and He struck Nabal, proving that unrepentant arrogance meets swift judgment. The verse calls us to trust God’s timing, rest in His righteous rule, and walk humbly, knowing He will always settle accounts in the end.

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