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that this shall be no grief to you, nor offense of heart to my lord, either that you have shed blood without cause, or that my lord has avenged himself. When the LORD has dealt well with my lord, then remember your servant.”
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 31. Scruple. Hebrew “scandal,” or sin, for David might defend himself, but ought not to attack or take revenge, like a king. Grot.—Innocent. Many of Nabal’s family were such, and even his fault did not deserve death. Hebrew “shed blood without cause.” Calmet.—Handmaid, who has suggested this good advice. Menochius.—David was so much pleased with her prudence and beauty, that he afterwards married her.
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