Nabal
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- Nabalism noun
- Nabalite noun
- Nabalitic adjective
Etymology
Origin of Nabal
Ultimately from Hebrew Nābhāl “fool,” of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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Absorbed in the operation of the blowtorch, William P. Nabal burnt off paint, clapboards, wall, house and all, returned the borrowed blowtorch.
From Time Magazine Archive
Handyman In Peekskill, N. Y., planning to paint his house, William P. Nabal borrowed a blowtorch to remove old paint.
From Time Magazine Archive
When David's young men came, they spoke to Nabal for David as they were told, and then waited.
From The Children's Bible by Sherman, Henry A.
The respite that Abigail obtained for Nabal was very short.
From The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition by Pope, Alexander
A few days afterward Nabal died—supposed to have been killed by the Lord—but probably poisoned; and thereupon David took Abigail to wife.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Ingersoll, Robert Green
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