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1 Samuel 25:17

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 25:17

Verse 17 of 44

Scripture focus

Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he [is such] a son of Belial, that [a man] cannot speak to him.

1 Samuel 25:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:17

Theological / Devotional

Son of Belial. Literally, “son of worthlessness,” or “son of wickedness.” Belial does not appear to be a proper name at this time, though it later came to be regarded as such (see 2 Corinthians 6:15).

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