His name was Nabal. He was of the family of Caleb. His wife's name was Abigail. She was a woman of good sense and pleasing looks. The man was cruel and dishonest in his dealings.

An old proverb says: 'Only evil people do evil things.' So I will not harm you.

When you succeed do not brag: 'I am rich. I earned it all myself.'

The princes of Succoth said: Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your army?

If I have eaten my morsel alone, and the orphan has not eaten from it,

Their eyes stand out with fatness, and their heart's imagination run wild.

Be hospitable to one another without complaining.

Give it

Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

Whom

One of Nabal's servants told Nabal's wife Abigail: Have you heard? David sent some messengers from the wilderness with greetings for our master. He insulted them.

We know that God spoke to Moses. As for this man we do not know where he is from.

as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

General references

The princes of Succoth said: Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in your hand, that we should give bread to your army?