1 Samuel 25:37 nasb — But in the morning, when the wine had gone out of Nabal, his wife told him these things, and his heart died within him…

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"But in the morning, when the wine had gone out of Nabal, his wife told him these things, and his heart died within him so that he became as a stone."

— 1 Samuel 25:37, NASB

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1 Samuel 25 — Context

34

"Nevertheless, as the LORD God of Israel lives, who has restrained me from harming you, unless you had come quickly to meet me, surely there would not have been left to Nabal until the morning light as much as one male."

35

So David received from her hand what she had brought him and said to her, "Go up to your house in peace. See, I have listened to you and granted your request."

36

Then Abigail came to Nabal, and behold, he was holding a feast in his house, like the feast of a king. And Nabal's heart was merry within him, for he was very drunk; so she did not tell him anything at all until the morning light.

37

But in the morning, when the wine had gone out of Nabal, his wife told him these things, and his heart died within him so that he became as a stone.

38

About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal and he died.

39

When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, "Blessed be the LORD, who has pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal and has kept back His servant from evil. The LORD has also returned the evildoing of Nabal on his own head." Then David sent a proposal to Abigail, to take her as his wife.

40

When the servants of David came to Abigail at Carmel, they spoke to her, saying, "David has sent us to you to take you as his wife."

1 Samuel 25:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 25:37 say?
1 Samuel 25:37 in the NASB reads: “But in the morning, when the wine had gone out of Nabal, his wife told him these things, and his heart died within him so that he became as a stone.”
Where is 1 Samuel 25:37 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 25:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 25, verse 37.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 25:37.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 25:37 in?
1 Samuel 25:37 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 25:37?
1 Samuel 25:37 reads (NASB): “But in the morning, when the wine had gone out of Nabal, his wife told him these things, and his heart died within him so that he became as a stone.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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