Translations
Modern
In the morning when Nabal was sober, his wife told him about these events, and his heart failed within him, and he became like a stone.
Traditional
But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine was gone out of Nabal, and his wife had told him these things, that his heart died within him, and he became as a stone.
Literal
And it was in the morning, when the wine had gone from Nabal, that his wife told him these things, and his heart died within him and he became a stone.
Latin
Diluculo autem cum digessisset vinum Nabal, indicavit ei uxor sua verba hæc: et emortuum est cor ejus intrinsecus, et factus est quasi lapis.
Original
Hebrew
English
In the morning when Nabal was sober, his wife told him about these events, and his heart failed within him, and he became like a stone.
Notes
Nabal was so stunned by the revelation that he had a stroke or a heart attack.
This story about Nabal falls between two accounts in which Saul pursued David and David spared Saul’s life. Nabal was similar to Saul.
Events
People
Nabal: Wealthy Carmelite; husband of Abigail. He was known for foolishness
Glossary
Abigail David Heart John the Baptist Meunim, Meunites Nabal Samuel, Books of First and Second Warfare
Topics
Decision: Abigail Nabal: History of Tact: Nabal's Wife Wife: Tactful Abigail Wine in Excess: Impairs the Health