Quick Definition
Nabal
Biblical Persons & Places
Nabal
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.25.3;
only referred to as Nabal (נָבָל);
husband of Abigail.
Strong's Definition
Nabal, an Israelite
Derivation: the same as H5036 (נָבָל); dolt;
KJV Usage: Nabal.
Outline of Biblical Usage
Nabhal or Nabal = "fool"
1) a man of Carmel who spurned David's messengers, then died of shock when he realised it might cause his death; his case was pleaded by his wife Abigail who became David's wife after his death
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.25.3; married to Abigail (H0026)
§ Nabhal or Nabal = "fool"
a man of Carmel who spurned David's messengers, then died of shock when he realised it might cause his death; his case was pleaded by his wife Abigail who became David's wife after his death
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
נָבָל
nâbâl
BDB Definition:
Nabhal or Nabal = fool
1) a man of Carmel who spurned Davids messengers, then died of shock when he realised it might cause his death; his case was pleaded by his wife Abigail who became Davids wife after his death
Part of Speech: noun proper masculine
A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: the same as H5036
Total KJV Occurrences: 22