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 times

Appears 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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