נָבָל
na.valProper Noun (Masculine)H5037
Nabal
From: the same as H5036 (נָבָל); dolt;
Short Definition
Nabal, an Israelite
Full Lexicon Entry
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at ; married to Abigail (H0026) § Nabhal or Nabal = "fool" 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
Grammar
Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)
Morphology N:N-M-P
DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
18 timesAppears 18 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
1 Samuel
16
2 Samuel
2
Key Passages
- 1 Samuel 25:3
- 1 Samuel 25:9
- 1 Samuel 25:19
- 1 Samuel 25:34
- 1 Samuel 25:38
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