1 Samuel 25:38

38 About ten days later the Lord struck Nabal and he died.

1 Samuel 25:38 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 25:38

And it came to pass, about ten days [after]
After he had lain in this stupid and senseless manner for ten days: that the Lord smote Nabal, that he died;
with some disease or increased the grief of his heart, and the fears of his mind that he died therewith.

1 Samuel 25:38 In-Context

36 When Abigail went back to Nabal, he was in the house, eating like a king. He was very drunk and in a good mood. So she told him nothing until the next morning.

37 In the morning when he was not drunk, his wife told him everything. His heart stopped, and he became like stone.

38 About ten days later the Lord struck Nabal and he died.

39 When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, "Praise the Lord! Nabal insulted me, but the Lord has supported me! He has kept me from doing wrong. The Lord has punished Nabal for his wrong." Then David sent a message to Abigail, asking her to be his wife.

40 His servants went to Carmel and said to Abigail, "David sent us to take you so you can become his wife."