1 Samuel 25:9

WEB

When David's young men came, they spoke to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased.

KJV

And when David’s young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased.

Commentary

And when David's young men came,.... To Carmel: they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David; they delivered their message punctually and exactly, in the very words, or however according to the purport of them, in David's name, as he enjoined them: and ceased: from speaking, waiting for Nabal's answer; or "they rested" (y), from the fatigues of their journey; which they did not until they had delivered their message to Nabal, and then they took the liberty to sit down and rest themselves; but the former sense seems best, and is preferred by Maimonides (z). (y) "et quieverunt", Pagninus, Montanus, Munster. (z) Moreh Nevochim par. 1. c. 67.