1 Samuel 25:38

“And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And it came to passe about ten dayes after, that the Lord smote Nabal, that he died.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal and he died.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And it came to pass about ten days after, that Jehovah smote Nabal, so that he died.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And about ten days after, the Lord sent disease on Nabal and death came to him.
- Basic English Bible

And it came to pass in about ten days that Jehovah smote Nabal, and he died.
- Darby Bible

And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died.
- Webster's Bible

It happened about ten days after, that Yahweh struck Nabal, so that he died.
- World English Bible

And it cometh to pass, [in] about ten days, that Jehovah smiteth Nabal, and he dieth,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, so that he died.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 25:38


25:38 Smote - God either inflicted some other stroke upon him, or increased his grief and fear to such an height, as killed him.


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