“The man’s name was Naval, and his wife was named Avigayil. The woman was intelligent and attractive, but the man was surly and mean in his actions; he belonged to the clan of Kalev.”-1 Samuel 25:3 So we’re told that Nabal hailed from the clan of Caleb. The name Caleb should ring a major bell […]
1S25-2: The Rich Fool of Carmel – A Biblical Tale of Wealth and Folly
“Now there was a man in Ma‘on who had property in Karmel. He was very rich, having three thousand sheep and a thousand goats; and he was shearing his sheep in Karmel.”-1 Samuel 25:2 Chapter 2 kicks off by introducing us to a man living in Ma’on who owned a thriving business in Carmel. He […]
1S25-1: From Ruth to Avigayil – The Bible’s Celebration of Women
Today we begin 1st Samuel Chapter 25. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click HERE. For the King James version, click HERE. “Sh’mu’el died. All of Isra’el assembled to mourn him and bury him at his home in Ramah.”-1 Samuel 25:1 We’re told that Samuel died… And that all Israel gathered to mourn him. This event […]
1S24-12: Why David Spared Saul’s Descendants – Divine Mercy Over Earthly Tradition
“‘Now I’m certain that you will indeed become king, and that the kingship of Isra’el will be established in your hands. So swear to me by Adonai that you will not kill my descendants after I die or blot out my name from my father’s family.’ David swore to Sha’ul, and Sha’ul went home, but […]
1S24-11: Theological Gold – The Hidden Prophecy in Saul’s Words to David
“After David had finished speaking to Sha’ul, Sha’ul said, ‘Is that your voice, my son David?’ Then Sha’ul cried out and wept; and he said to David, ‘You are more righteous than I, because you have treated me well, while I have been treating you badly.”-1 Samuel 24:16-17 David’s words moved Saul’s heart. Saul responded […]
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