1 Samuel 25:37 net — In the morning, when Nabal was sober, his wife told him about these matters. He had a stroke and was paralyzed.

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"In the morning, when Nabal was sober, his wife told him about these matters. He had a stroke and was paralyzed."

— 1 Samuel 25:37, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 25 — Context

34

Otherwise, as surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives– he who has prevented me from harming you– if you had not come so quickly to meet me, by morning’s light not even one male belonging to Nabal would have remained alive!”

35

Then David took from her hand what she had brought to him. He said to her,“Go back to your home in peace. Be assured that I have listened to you and responded favorably.”

36

When Abigail went back to Nabal, he was holding a banquet in his house like that of the king. Nabal was having a good time and was very intoxicated. She told him absolutely nothing until morning’s light.

37

In the morning, when Nabal was sober, his wife told him about these matters. He had a stroke and was paralyzed.

38

After about ten days the LORD struck Nabal down and he died.

39

When David heard that Nabal had died, he said,“Praised be the LORD who has vindicated me and avenged the insult that I suffered from Nabal! The LORD has kept his servant from doing evil, and he has repaid Nabal for his evil deeds.” Then David sent word to Abigail and asked her to become his wife.

40

So the servants of David went to Abigail at Carmel and said to her,“David has sent us to you to bring you back to be 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 NET Bible reads: “In the morning, when Nabal was sober, his wife told him about these matters. He had a stroke and was paralyzed.”
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 (NET): “In the morning, when Nabal was sober, his wife told him about these matters. He had a stroke and was paralyzed.” 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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