The man's name was Nabal, and his wife's name was Abigail. She was both wise and beautiful, but the man was harsh and his deeds were evil. He was a Calebite.

It's like the old proverb says: 'From evil people evil proceeds.' But my hand will not be against you.

Be careful not to say, "My own ability and skill have gotten me this wealth."

The officials of Succoth said, "You have not yet overpowered Zebah and Zalmunna. So why should we give bread to your army?"

If I ate my morsel of bread myself, and did not share any of it with orphans --

Their prosperity causes them to do wrong; their thoughts are sinful.

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Give it

Send your grain overseas, for after many days you will get a return.

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.

Whom

But one of the servants told Nabal's wife Abigail, "David sent messengers from the desert to greet our lord, but he screamed at them.

We know that God has spoken to Moses! We do not know where this man comes from!"

as unknown, and yet well-known; as dying and yet -- see! -- we continue to live; as those who are scourged and yet not executed;

General references

The officials of Succoth said, "You have not yet overpowered Zebah and Zalmunna. So why should we give bread to your army?"