1 Samuel 25:2
1 Samuel 25:2 in Multiple Translations
Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel. He was a very wealthy man with a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in Carmel.
And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.
And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.
Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel; he was a great man and had three thousand sheep and a thousand goats: and he was cutting the wool of his sheep in Carmel.
A man from Maon was very wealthy. He had property in Carmel and owned one thousand goats and three thousand sheep. He was in Carmel shearing them.
Now in Maon was a man, who had his possessio in Carmel, and the man was exceeding mightie and had three thousand sheepe, and a thousand goates: and he was shering his sheepe in Carmel.
And [there is] a man in Maon, and his work [is] in Carmel; and the man [is] very great, and he hath three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats; and he is shearing his flock in Carmel.
There was a man in Maon whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great. He had three thousand sheep and a thousand goats; and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.
And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.
Now there was a certain man in the wilderness of Maon, and his possessions were in Carmel, and the man was very great: and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and it happened that he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.
In Maon town there was a man who owned land in Carmel, a nearby village. He was very rich; he owned 3,000 sheep and 1,000 goats.
There was a man there called Nabal. He belonged to Caleb’s family. His farm was near the town called Carmel, in that Maon country. He had lots of money, 3,000 sheep and 1,000 goats. He was a hard man and a cheeky man. His wife was called Abigail. She was very beautiful and very clever. One day, Nabal started to cut wool from the sheep. They always used to have a party after they finished that job.
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1 Samuel 25:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/אִ֨ישׁ
בְּ/מָע֜וֹן
וּ/מַעֲשֵׂ֣/הוּ
בַ/כַּרְמֶ֗ל
וְ/הָ/אִישׁ֙
גָּד֣וֹל
מְאֹ֔ד
וְ/ל֛/וֹ
צֹ֥אן
שְׁלֹֽשֶׁת
אֲלָפִ֖ים
וְ/אֶ֣לֶף
עִזִּ֑ים
וַ/יְהִ֛י
בִּ/גְזֹ֥ז
אֶת
צֹאנ֖/וֹ
בַּ/כַּרְמֶֽל
וְ/אִ֨ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
Conj | N-ms
בְּ/מָע֜וֹן
Mâʻôwn
H4584
Maon
Prep | N-proper
וּ/מַעֲשֵׂ֣/הוּ
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
Conj | N-ms | Suff
בַ/כַּרְמֶ֗ל
Karmel
H3760
Carmel
Prep | N-proper
וְ/הָ/אִישׁ֙
ʼîysh
H376
man
Conj | Art | N-ms
גָּד֣וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
מְאֹ֔ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
וְ/ל֛/וֹ
Conj | Prep | Suff
צֹ֥אן
tsôʼn
H6629
Sheep (Gate)
N-cs
שְׁלֹֽשֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
אֲלָפִ֖ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וְ/אֶ֣לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Conj | Adj
עִזִּ֑ים
ʻêz
H5795
goat
N-fp
וַ/יְהִ֛י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בִּ/גְזֹ֥ז
gazâz
H1494
to shear
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
צֹאנ֖/וֹ
tsôʼn
H6629
Sheep (Gate)
N-cs | Suff
בַּ/כַּרְמֶֽל
Karmel
H3760
Carmel
Prep | N-proper
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 25:2
וְ/אִ֨ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
בְּ/מָע֜וֹן
Mâʻôwn
H4584
"Maon"
Prep | N-proper
Maon was a man from the tribe of Judah and also the name of a city in Palestine, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:45, where he lived during the Divided Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.45; son of: Shammai (H8060H) § Maon or Maonites = "habitation" 1) a man of Judah 2) the inhabitants of the city of Maon 3) a city of Judah located 8 miles south of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Maon, Maonites. Compare H1010 (בֵּית בַּעַל מְעוֹן), H4586 (מְעוּנִי)lemma מְעוּנָי third vowel, corrected to מְעוּנִי. See also: Joshua 15:55; 1 Samuel 23:25; 1 Chronicles 2:45.
וּ/מַעֲשֵׂ֣/הוּ
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
בַ/כַּרְמֶ֗ל
Karmel
H3760
"Carmel"
Prep | N-proper
Mount Carmel is a hill and town in northern Israel, described in the Bible as a fruitful and plentiful field, as seen in 1 Kings 18. The name means garden-land.
Definition: § Carmel = "garden-land" a mountain on the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel, just below Haifa
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Carmel, fruitful (plentiful) field, (place). See also: Joshua 12:22; 2 Kings 2:25; Isaiah 33:9.
וְ/הָ/אִישׁ֙
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Conj | Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
גָּד֣וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
מְאֹ֔ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
וְ/ל֛/וֹ
""
Conj | Prep | Suff
צֹ֥אן
tsôʼn
H6629
"Sheep (Gate)"
N-cs
This word refers to a flock of sheep or goats, and is sometimes used to describe people in a figurative sense. It is also associated with the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, a significant location in biblical times.
Definition: This name means sheep and goats Also named: probatikos (προβατικός "Sheep Gate" G4262)
Usage: Occurs in 247 OT verses. KJV: (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds). See also: Genesis 4:2; Deuteronomy 28:31; Psalms 44:12.
שְׁלֹֽשֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
אֲלָפִ֖ים
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וְ/אֶ֣לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Conj | Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
עִזִּ֑ים
ʻêz
H5795
"goat"
N-fp
Refers to a female goat, often translated as she-goat or kid, and is also related to goat's hair in the Bible.
Definition: female goat, she-goat, goat, kid Aramaic equivalent: ez (עֵז "goat" H5796)
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (she) goat, kid. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 7:58; Proverbs 27:27.
וַ/יְהִ֛י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בִּ/גְזֹ֥ז
gazâz
H1494
"to shear"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb means to shear or cut something, like sheep or hair. It can also mean to destroy an enemy, as seen in some psalms. The KJV Bible translates it as 'cut off' or 'shear'.
Definition: 1) to shear, mow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shear 1a2) shearer (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be cut off, be destroyed
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: cut off (down), poll, shave, (sheep-) shear(-er). See also: Genesis 31:19; 1 Samuel 25:11; Isaiah 53:7.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
צֹאנ֖/וֹ
tsôʼn
H6629
"Sheep (Gate)"
N-cs | Suff
This word refers to a flock of sheep or goats, and is sometimes used to describe people in a figurative sense. It is also associated with the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, a significant location in biblical times.
Definition: This name means sheep and goats Also named: probatikos (προβατικός "Sheep Gate" G4262)
Usage: Occurs in 247 OT verses. KJV: (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds). See also: Genesis 4:2; Deuteronomy 28:31; Psalms 44:12.
בַּ/כַּרְמֶֽל
Karmel
H3760
"Carmel"
Prep | N-proper
Mount Carmel is a hill and town in northern Israel, described in the Bible as a fruitful and plentiful field, as seen in 1 Kings 18. The name means garden-land.
Definition: § Carmel = "garden-land" a mountain on the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel, just below Haifa
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Carmel, fruitful (plentiful) field, (place). See also: Joshua 12:22; 2 Kings 2:25; Isaiah 33:9.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 25:2
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- 1 Samuel 25:2 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 25:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 25:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:2
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:2
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 25:2
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 25:2
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:2
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 25:2
Context — David, Nabal, and Abigail
1When Samuel died, all Israel gathered to mourn for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David set out and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.
2Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel. He was a very wealthy man with a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in Carmel.
3His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings. 4While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 38:13 | When Tamar was told, “Your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep,” |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 23:24 | So they set out and went to Ziph ahead of Saul. Now David and his men were in the Wilderness of Maon in the Arabah south of Jeshimon, |
| 3 | Joshua 15:55 | Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah, |
| 4 | Luke 16:19–25 | Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side. So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’ But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony. |
| 5 | Genesis 13:2 | And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold. |
| 6 | Psalms 73:3–7 | For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed. They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men. Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them. From their prosperity proceeds iniquity; the imaginations of their hearts run wild. |
| 7 | Job 1:3 | and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the East. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 19:32 | Barzillai was quite old, eighty years of age, and since he was a very wealthy man, he had provided for the king while he stayed in Mahanaim. |
| 9 | Job 42:12 | So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 13:23–24 | Two years later, when Absalom’s sheepshearers were at Baal-hazor near Ephraim, he invited all the sons of the king. And he went to the king and said, “Your servant has just hired shearers. Will the king and his servants please come with me?” |
1 Samuel 25:2 Summary
This verse tells us about a very wealthy man who lived in Maon and had a business in Carmel, with many goats and sheep. He was shearing his sheep at the time, which was an important event for his business. This man's wealth and activities are mentioned to help us understand the context of the events that follow in the chapter, where David interacts with him. Just like this man, we all have opportunities to use our resources to bless others, as seen in Proverbs 19:17, and to trust in God's provision for our needs, as seen in Philippians 4:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the location of Maon and Carmel in this verse?
The locations of Maon and Carmel are significant because they are in the region where David was fleeing from King Saul, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 23:29, and David's interactions with the people in this region would be important for his safety and reputation.
Why is the man's wealth and occupation mentioned in this verse?
The man's wealth and occupation are mentioned to highlight his prominence and influence in the region, which would make his interaction with David more meaningful, as seen in 1 Samuel 25:3 where his name and character are revealed.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse sets the stage for the events of the chapter, introducing a key character, Nabal, and his wealth and activities, which would lead to a significant encounter with David, as seen in 1 Samuel 25:4 and following verses.
What can we learn about the culture and economy of the time from this verse?
From this verse, we can learn that sheep and goat herding were significant industries in the region, and the shearing of sheep was an important annual event, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 25:4, and the wealth of the man was likely tied to the success of these industries, similar to the wealth of Job in Job 1:3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God provides for our physical needs, just as this man was prosperous in his business?
- How can we use our wealth and influence to bless others, as this man had the opportunity to do with David?
- What are some lessons we can learn from the way this man conducted his business, and how can we apply those lessons to our own lives?
- How does this verse remind us of God's sovereignty over all aspects of our lives, including our work and finances, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:18?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 25:2
And [there was] a man in Maon,.... A city of the tribe of Judah, from whence the wilderness had its name before mentioned; of which place, see Joshua 15:55; though Ben Gersom takes it to signify a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 25:2
And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel. There was a man in Maon.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:2
Maon; a place in or near to the wilderness of Paran. See . Carmel; not that Carmel in Issachar, of which see ; but another in the tribe of Judah, near unto Maon, as appears from .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:2
1 Samuel 25:2 And [there was] a man in Maon, whose possessions [were] in Carmel; and the man [was] very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.Ver. 2. And there was a man.] Or rather, A golden brute, χρυσουνπροβατον, - as Caligula called that rich wretch, his father-in-law, Syllanus, - or a great Colosse full of rubbish. And he had three thousand sheep.] Men’ s wealth of old consisted most in their herds of cattle; whence money also in Latin hath its name: Omnis enim pecuniae pecus fuit fundamentum, saith Columella. Dion. A pecudibus pecunia, et peculium. - Liv. vi.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:2
(2) Maon.—Maon mentioned above was in the hill country of Judah. The Carmel here mentioned is not the famous Mount Carmel in the north, but the small town, the modern Kurmeel, near Maon, of which we read in 1 Samuel 15:12, when Saul set up a place or monument after the war with Amalek. And the man was very great.—The wealthy chief—the subject of the story—was a descendant of Caleb, the friend and comrade of Joshua, who at the time of the conquest of Canaan obtained vast possessions in the valley of Hebron and in the south of Judah. The tradition even has preserved to us the exact number of his flocks, probably to enhance the churlishness of his reply to David when he asked him for some return for the protection his armed bands had afforded to these vast flocks in their pasturage on the edge of the desert. The occasion of David’s mission to Nabal was the annual sheep-shearing of the rich sheep-master—always a great occasion, and accompanied usually on large estates by festivities.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 25:2
2–13. Nabal’s churlish behaviour to David 2. a man in Maon] Nabal’s home was in the city of Maon, and his possessions (or, his business) about a mile to the north at Carmel. These places are mentioned together in Joshua 15:55. See also note on ch. 1 Samuel 15:12. very great] i.e. very rich. The same epithet is applied to (2 Samuel 19:32).
Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 25:2
Carmel - Not Mount Carmel on the west of the plain of Esdraelon, but the Carmel close to Maon (marginal references).
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:2
2. Carmel — Not the noted promontory of this name in Central Palestine, on the seacoast of the Mediterranean; but one of the cities of Judah about six miles, south of Hebron and one mile northwest of
Sermons on 1 Samuel 25:2
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(1 Samuel) How Not to Respond to an Insult by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of a man named Naval from the book of 1 Samuel. Naval was a wealthy man, but lacked character and was harsh and evil in his actions |
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Hell No Exits by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Revelation and highlights three aspects of it: Majesty, mystery, and misery. He encourages the audience to seek inspiration from |
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A Cry From Torment by Charles Stanley | In this sermon, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees who were lovers of money and were scoffing at Him. He tells a story, possibly a parable, about a rich man and a beggar named Lazar |
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Hell: Isn't the God of Christianity an Angry Judge? by Tim Keller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding the concept of hell in order to understand one's own heart. He uses the parable of the rich man and Lazarus fr |
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God's Bloodhound by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the speaker discusses their plan to distribute 50 sets of 70-hour tapes throughout America to help train young preachers. They express gratitude for the person fina |
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The Voice of the Lost by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that man is a moral wanderer, far from God and unwilling to return. However, God is constantly calling humanity to come back to Him through |
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The Cry From Hell by David Legge | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the urgency of sending people to share the message of salvation. He uses vivid imagery to describe the consequences of not taking action, suc |