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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: David and Nabal</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/d/david_and_nabal.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/d/david.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > David and Nabal</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/d/david_and_mephibosheth.htm" title="David and Mephibosheth">◄</a> David and Nabal <a href="/topical/d/david_and_the_gibeonites.htm" title="David and the Gibeonites">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>David, the future king of Israel, is a central figure in the biblical narrative, known for his faithfulness to God and his leadership. The encounter between David and Nabal is a significant episode that highlights themes of justice, wisdom, and divine intervention. This event is recorded in <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm">1 Samuel 25</a>.<br><br><b>Background</b><br><br>David, at this point in his life, was on the run from King Saul, who sought to kill him. Accompanied by his men, David was living in the wilderness of Paran. During this time, David and his men provided protection to the shepherds and flocks of a wealthy man named Nabal, who was from Maon and had property in Carmel.<br><br><b>Nabal's Character</b><br><br>Nabal is described in the Bible as a wealthy but harsh and evil man. His name, which means "fool" in Hebrew, is indicative of his character. The Berean Standard Bible describes him as "surly and mean in his dealings" (<a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">1 Samuel 25:3</a>). Nabal was of the house of Caleb, a notable family in Judah, yet his actions did not reflect the noble heritage of his ancestor.<br><br><b>The Request and Nabal's Response</b><br><br>During the shearing season, a time of festivity and abundance, David sent ten young men to Nabal with a message of peace and a request for provisions. David reminded Nabal of the protection he had provided and asked for whatever Nabal could spare for his men. However, Nabal responded with contempt and insulted David, questioning his legitimacy and refusing to give him anything (<a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">1 Samuel 25:10-11</a>).<br><br><b>David's Reaction</b><br><br>Upon hearing Nabal's response, David was angered and prepared to take vengeance. He instructed his men to arm themselves, intending to destroy Nabal and his household. This reaction highlights David's human nature and the struggle between righteous indignation and personal revenge.<br><br><b>Abigail's Intervention</b><br><br>Nabal's wife, Abigail, is introduced as a woman of intelligence and beauty. Upon learning of her husband's folly and the impending danger, she acted swiftly and wisely. Abigail prepared a generous gift of food and wine and went to meet David, without informing her husband. Her actions demonstrate prudence and courage.<br><br>When Abigail met David, she humbly pleaded for mercy, taking the blame upon herself and acknowledging David's future as the leader of Israel. She appealed to David's conscience, urging him not to shed innocent blood or take vengeance into his own hands (<a href="/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24-31</a>).<br><br><b>David's Response to Abigail</b><br><br>David was moved by Abigail's words and recognized her intervention as a blessing from God. He praised her for her discernment and accepted her gift, deciding not to pursue vengeance against Nabal. David's response reflects his willingness to listen to wise counsel and his desire to act in accordance with God's will (<a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">1 Samuel 25:32-35</a>).<br><br><b>Nabal's Fate</b><br><br>When Abigail returned home, she found Nabal feasting and drunk. She waited until the next morning to inform him of what had transpired. Upon hearing the news, Nabal's heart failed, and he became like a stone. About ten days later, the Lord struck Nabal, and he died (<a href="/1_samuel/25-37.htm">1 Samuel 25:37-38</a>). This outcome underscores the biblical principle that God is the ultimate judge and avenger of wrongs.<br><br><b>David and Abigail's Marriage</b><br><br>After Nabal's death, David sent for Abigail and took her as his wife. This union is seen as a reward for Abigail's faithfulness and wisdom. Abigail's marriage to David also signifies the joining of two individuals committed to God's purposes.<br><br>The account of David and Nabal serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of humility, wisdom, and reliance on God's justice. It illustrates the consequences of foolishness and the blessings that come from righteous living.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--a_prophetic_name_for_christ.htm">David: A Prophetic Name for Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--after_three_months,_david_brings_the_ark_of_the_covenant_to_jerusalem_with_dancing_and_great_joy.htm">David: After Three Months, David Brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem With Dancing and Great Joy</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--anointed_king_over_all_israel,_after_reigning_over_judah_at_hebron_for_seven_years_and_six_months.htm">David: Anointed King Over all Israel, After Reigning Over Judah at Hebron for Seven Years and Six Months</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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Forbidden, But Receives God's Promise That his Seed should Reign Forever</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel.htm">David: King of Israel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel_is_chastised_with_grievous_affliction_on_account_of_his_crime.htm">David: King of Israel is Chastised With Grievous Affliction on Account of his Crime</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel_is_defrauded_of_merab,_and_given_michal_to_marry.htm">David: King of Israel is Defrauded of Merab, and Given Michal to Marry</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel_is_rebuked_by_the_prophet_nathan.htm">David: King of Israel is Rebuked by the Prophet Nathan</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel_is_refused_permission_to_accompany_the_philistines_to_battle_against_the_israelites.htm">David: King of Israel is Refused Permission to Accompany the Philistines to Battle Against the Israelites</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--a_shepherd.htm">David: King of Israel: A Shepherd</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--abner_revolts_from_ish-bosheth,_and_joins_david,_but_is_killed_by_joab.htm">David: King of Israel: Abner Revolts from Ish-Bosheth, and Joins David, But is Killed by Joab</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--about_this_time_writes.htm">David: King of Israel: About This Time Writes</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--absalom's_defeat_and_death.htm">David: King of Israel: Absalom's Defeat and Death</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--absalom's_return.htm">David: King of Israel: Absalom's Return</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--absalom's_usurpation.htm">David: King of Israel: Absalom's Usurpation</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--adonijah_usurps_the_sceptre;_solomon_appointed_to_the_throne.htm">David: King of Israel: Adonijah Usurps the Sceptre; Solomon Appointed to the Throne</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--after_living_for_one_year_and_four_months_at_ziklag.htm">David: King of Israel: After Living for One Year and Four Months at Ziklag</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--age_of,_at_death.htm">David: King of Israel: Age of, at Death</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--amasa_is_killed.htm">David: King of Israel: Amasa is Killed</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--ammonites_defeated_and_tortured.htm">David: King of Israel: Ammonites Defeated and Tortured</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--amnon's_crime,_his_murder_by_absalom,_and_absalom's_flight.htm">David: King of Israel: Amnon's Crime, his Murder by Absalom, and Absalom's Flight</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--anointed_king,_while_a_youth,_by_the_prophet_samuel,_and_inspired.htm">David: King of Israel: Anointed King, While a Youth, by the Prophet Samuel, and Inspired</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--at_hebron.htm">David: King of Israel: At Hebron</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--at_jerusalem.htm">David: King of Israel: At Jerusalem</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--at_this_time_probably_writes.htm">David: King of Israel: At This Time Probably Writes</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--at_this_time,_probably,_david_composes.htm">David: King of Israel: At This Time, Probably, David Composes</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--at_this_time,_probably,_david_writes.htm">David: King of Israel: At This Time, Probably, David Writes</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--barzillai_rewarded.htm">David: King of Israel: Barzillai Rewarded</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--builds_a_palace.htm">David: King of Israel: Builds a Palace</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--buries_saul's_bones,_and_the_bones_of_his_sons.htm">David: King of Israel: Buries Saul's Bones, and the Bones of his Sons</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--chosen_of_god.htm">David: King of Israel: Chosen of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--chronicles_of,_written_by_samuel,_nathan,_and_gad.htm">David: King of Israel: Chronicles of, Written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--civil_and_military_officers_of.htm">David: King of Israel: Civil and Military officers of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--commits_adultery_with_bath-sheba.htm">David: King of Israel: Commits Adultery With Bath-Sheba</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--conducts_a_campaign_against,_and_defeats_the_philistines.htm">David: King of Israel: Conducts a Campaign Against, and Defeats the Philistines</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--conducts_an_expedition_against_amalekites,_misstates_the_facts_to_achish.htm">David: King of Israel: Conducts an Expedition Against Amalekites, Misstates the Facts to Achish</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--conquers_the_philistines,_moabites,_and_syria.htm">David: King of Israel: Conquers the Philistines, Moabites, and Syria</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--covenants_with_saul.htm">David: King of Israel: Covenants With Saul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--crosses_the_jordan_river.htm">David: King of Israel: Crosses the Jordan River</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--david_as_musician.htm">David: King of Israel: David As Musician</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--david_as_poet.htm">David: King of Israel: David As Poet</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--david_as_prophet.htm">David: King of Israel: David As Prophet</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--david_goes_to_hebron,_and_is_anointed_king_by_judah.htm">David: King of Israel: David Goes to Hebron, and is Anointed King by Judah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--david_is_terrified,_and_leaves_the_ark_at_the_house_of_obed-edom.htm">David: King of Israel: David is Terrified, and Leaves the Ark at the House of Obed-Edom</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--david_wages_war_against_and_defeats_ish-bosheth.htm">David: King of Israel: David Wages War Against and Defeats Ish-Bosheth</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--david's_flight_from_jerusalem.htm">David: King of Israel: David's Flight from Jerusalem</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--death_and_burial_of_saul_and_his_sons.htm">David: King of Israel: Death and Burial of Saul and his Sons</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--death_of.htm">David: King of Israel: Death of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--death_of_his_infant_son_(born_from_bath-sheba).htm">David: King of Israel: Death of his Infant Son (Born from Bath-Sheba)</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--defeats_the_philistines.htm">David: King of Israel: Defeats the Philistines</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--delivers_his_charge_to_solomon.htm">David: King of Israel: Delivers his Charge to Solomon</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--demands_the_restoration_of_michal,_his_wife.htm">David: King of Israel: Demands the Restoration of Michal, his Wife</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--descendants_of.htm">David: King of Israel: Descendants of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--described_to_saul.htm">David: King of Israel: Described to Saul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--detailed_as_armor-bearer_and_musician_at_saul's_court.htm">David: King of Israel: Detailed As Armor-Bearer and Musician at Saul's Court</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--devoutness_of.htm">David: King of Israel: Devoutness of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--discreetness_of.htm">David: King of Israel: Discreetness of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--escapes_by_way_of_nob,_where_he_obtains_shewbread_and_goliath's_sword_from_abimelech.htm">David: King of Israel: Escapes by Way of Nob, where he Obtains Shewbread and Goliath's Sword from Abimelech</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--escapes_to_gath.htm">David: King of Israel: Escapes to Gath</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--fame_of.htm">David: King of Israel: Fame of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--flees_to_achish_and_lives_in_ziklag.htm">David: King of Israel: Flees to Achish and Lives in Ziklag</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--friendship_of,_with_hiram,_king_of_tyre.htm">David: King of Israel: Friendship of, With Hiram, King of Tyre</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--genealogy_of.htm">David: King of Israel: Genealogy of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--goes_to_en-gedi.htm">David: King of Israel: Goes to En-Gedi</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--goes_to_the_wilderness_of_ziph,_is_betrayed_to_saul.htm">David: King of Israel: Goes to the Wilderness of Ziph, is Betrayed to Saul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--he_probably_writes,_at_this_time.htm">David: King of Israel: He Probably Writes, at This Time</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--interpretation_and_fulfillment_of_this_prophecy.htm">David: King of Israel: Interpretation and Fulfillment of This Prophecy</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--ish-bosheth,_son_of_saul,_crowned.htm">David: King of Israel: Ish-Bosheth, Son of Saul, Crowned</a></p><p 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href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--kills_the_murderer_of_saul.htm">David: King of Israel: Kills the Murderer of Saul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--lamentation_over_saul.htm">David: King of Israel: Lamentation Over Saul</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--laments_the_death_of_absalom.htm">David: King of Israel: Laments the Death of Absalom</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--last_words_of.htm">David: King of Israel: Last Words of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--length_of_reign,_forty_years.htm">David: King of Israel: Length of Reign, Forty Years</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/d/david--king_of_israel--lists_of_his_heroes,_and_of_their_exploits.htm">David: King of Israel: Lists of his Heroes, and of Their Exploits</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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