KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal down, and he died.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God judged Nabal and caused his death about ten days after his confrontation with David.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David was fleeing from King Saul and had protected Nabal's flocks and shepherds in the wilderness, expecting some form of reciprocity. Nabal, a wealthy but foolish man, responded with insults and refused to help, prompting his wise wife Abigail to intervene and provide for David. About ten days after this confrontation, God directly caused Nabal's death as a judgment on his ingratitude and pride.
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