Translations
Original
Notes
son of Jesse: This phrase refers to David. Like Saul, Nabal used this description in a disrespectful way. He avoided using David’s name to show contempt rather than honor (1 Samuel 20:27, 31; 22:7).
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
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jesse: Father of King David Nabal: Wealthy Carmelite; husband of Abigail. He was known for foolishness
Glossary
Abigail Carmel David John the Baptist Meunim, Meunites Nabal Samuel, Books of First and Second Warfare
Topics
Contempt: Nabal Decision: Abigail Ingratitude: Nabal Inhospitableness: Nabal Toward David Nabal: History of Servant: Bond: David Erroneously Supposed to be a Fugitive Slave Travellers of Distinction: Frequently Extorted Provisions by the Way