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Therefore be favorable toward my men, since we come at a festive time. Please give your servants and your son David whatever you can find for them.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> Ask your own men, and they will tell you this is true. So would you be kind to us, since we have come at a time of celebration? Please share any provisions you might have on hand with us and with your friend David.” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> Ask your young men, and they will tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we come on a feast day. Please give whatever you have at hand to your servants and to your son David.’” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on the day of a feast. Please give whatever you can spare to your servants and to your son David.’” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25.htm">King James Bible</a> Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/25.htm">New King James Version</a> Ask your young men, and they will tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we come on a feast day. Please give whatever comes to your hand to your servants and to your son David.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Ask your young men and they will tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we have come on a festive day. Please give whatever you find at hand to your servants and to your son David.’” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> Ask your young men and they will tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we have come on a festive day. Please give whatever you find at hand to your servants and to your son David.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘Ask your young men and they will tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we have come on a festive day. Please give whatever you find at hand to your servants and to your son David.’” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Ask your young men, and they will tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we have come on a festive day. Please give whatever you find at hand to your servants and to your son, to David.’” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Ask your young men and they will tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor in your sight [and be well-treated], for we have come on a good (festive) day. Please, give whatever you find at hand to your servants and to your son David.’” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on a feast day. Please give whatever you have on hand to your servants and to your son David.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on a feast day. Please give whatever you can afford to your servants and to your son David.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> Ask thy young men, and they will tell thee: wherefore let the young men find favor in thine eyes; for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thy hand, unto thy servants, and to thy son David. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Ask your shepherds, and they'll tell you the same thing. My servants are your servants, and you are like a father to me. This is a day for celebrating, so please be kind and share some of your food with us. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> Ask thy young men, and they will tell thee: wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes; for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand, unto thy servants, and to thy son David. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Ask your young men, and let them tell you. Be kind to my young men, since we have come on a special occasion. Please give us and your son David anything you can [spare].'" <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> Just ask them, and they will tell you. We have come on a feast day, and David asks you to receive us kindly. Please give what you can to us your servants and to your dear friend David." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> Ask your young men and they'll tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor with you since we came on a special day. Please give whatever you have available to your servants and to your son David.'" <a href="/msb/1_samuel/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on the day of a feast. Please give whatever you can spare to your servants and to your son David.?? <a href="/net/1_samuel/25.htm">NET Bible</a> Ask your own servants; they can tell you! May my servants find favor in your sight, for we have come at the time of a holiday. Please provide us--your servants and your son David--with whatever you can spare." <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Ask your young men, and they will tell you. Therefore let the young men find favor in your eyes; for we come in a good day. Please give whatever comes to your hand, to your servants, and to your son David.'" <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Ask thy young men, and they will show thee. Wherefore let the young men find favor in thy eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatever cometh to thy hand, to thy servants, and to thy son David. <a href="/web/1_samuel/25.htm">World English Bible</a> Ask your young men, and they will tell you. Therefore let the young men find favor in your eyes, for we come on a good day. Please give whatever comes to your hand to your servants and to your son David.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Ask your young men, and they declare [it] to you, and the young men find grace in your eyes, for we have come on a good day; please give that which your hand finds to your servants and to your son, to David.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Ask thy young men, and they declare to thee, and the young men find grace in thine eyes, for on a good day we have come; give, I pray thee, that which thy hand findeth, to thy servants, and to thy son, to David.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Ask thy boys and they will announce to thee. And the boys will find favor in thine eyes, for upon a good day we come: wilt thou give now what thy hand shall find to thy servants, and to thy son David?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Ask thy servants, and they will tell thee. Now therefore let thy servants find favour in thy eyes: for we are come in a good day, whatsoever thy hand shall find give to thy servants, and to thy son David. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Question your servants, and they will tell you. Now therefore, may your servants find favor in your eyes. For we have arrived on a good day. Whatever your hand will find, give it to your servants and to your son David.’ ” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/25.htm">New American Bible</a> Ask your servants and they will tell you. Look kindly on these young men, since we come at a festival time. Please give your servants and your son David whatever you can.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Ask your young men, and they will tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor in your sight; for we have come on a feast day. Please give whatever you have at hand to your servants and to your son David.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Ask your servants, and they will tell you. Now therefore let the young men find favor in your eyes; for we have come on a good day; give whatever you wish to your servants and to your son David. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Ask your Servants and they shall show you, and now, let the young men find favor in your eyes, because we come upon a good day. Give what you please to your Servants and to your son David!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Ask thy young men, and they will tell thee; wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes; for we come on a good day; give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thy hand, unto thy servants, and to thy son David.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Ask thy servants, and they will tell thee. Let then thy servants find grace in thine eyes, for we are come on a good day; give we pray thee, whatsoever thy hand may find, to thy son David. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/25-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=7361" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/25.htm">David, Nabal, and Abigail</a> …7Now I hear that it is time for shearing. When your shepherds were with us, we did not harass them, and nothing of theirs was missing the whole time they were in Carmel. 8<a href="/hebrew/7592.htm" title="7592: šə·’al (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To ask, inquire. Or shael; a primitive root; to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand.">Ask</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: nə·‘ā·re·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">your young men,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: wə·yag·gî·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To be conspicuous. ">and they will tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: han·nə·‘ā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">So let my young men</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: wə·yim·ṣə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To attain to, find. ">find</a> <a href="/hebrew/2580.htm" title="2580: ḥên (N-ms) -- Favor, grace. From chanan; graciousness, i.e. Subjective or objective.">favor with you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 2ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·nū (V-Qal-Perf-1cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">we have come</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">of a feast.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: tə·nāh- (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">give</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whatever</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: tim·ṣā (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To attain to, find. ">you can afford</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: la·‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">to your servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·lə·ḇin·ḵā (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and to your son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David.’”</a> 9When David’s young men arrived, they relayed all these words to Nabal on behalf of David. Then they waited.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Matthew 10:10</a> Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. <a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7</a> Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-14.htm">1 Corinthians 9:14</a> In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a> Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. <a href="/1_timothy/5-18.htm">1 Timothy 5:18</a> For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” <a href="/deuteronomy/24-15.htm">Deuteronomy 24:15</a> You are to pay his wages each day before sunset, because he is poor and depends on them. Otherwise he may cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. <a href="/proverbs/3-27.htm">Proverbs 3:27-28</a> Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act. / Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”—when you already have the means. <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27</a> They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14</a> At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Philippians 4:14-19</a> Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction. / And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. ... <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a> Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? <a href="/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5</a> And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.” <a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2-3</a> and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Ask your young men, and they will show you. Why let the young men find favor in your eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray you, whatever comes to your hand to your servants, and to your son David.a good day<a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10-12</a> Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength… <a href="/esther/9-19.htm">Esther 9:19</a> Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending portions one to another.<a href="/ecclesiastes/11-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:2</a> Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.thy son<a href="/1_samuel/3-6.htm">1 Samuel 3:6</a> And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.<a href="/1_samuel/24-11.htm">1 Samuel 24:11</a> Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-5.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-10.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-20.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-22.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-7.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-17.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-3.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-3.htm">Whatsoever</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-19.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-5.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-26.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-24.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-6.htm">Show</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-36.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-36.htm">Whatsoever</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-36.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-9.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 25</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">Samuel dies</a> 2. <a href="/1_samuel/25-2.htm">David in Paran sends to Nabal</a> 10. <a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">Provoked by Nabal's rudeness, he minds to destroy him</a> 14. <a href="/1_samuel/25-14.htm">Abigail understanding thereof</a> 18. <a href="/1_samuel/25-18.htm">takes a present</a> 23. <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">and by her wisdom</a> 32. <a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">pacifies David</a> 36. <a href="/1_samuel/25-36.htm">Nabal hearing thereof, dies</a> 39. <a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">David takes Abigail and Ahinoam to be his wives</a> 44. <a href="/1_samuel/25-44.htm">Michal is given to Phalti</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Ask your young men, and they will tell you. This phrase reflects the cultural practice of verifying information through witnesses. In ancient Israel, testimony from multiple sources was crucial for establishing truth (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>). David's request for Nabal to consult his own men underscores the transparency and honesty of David's intentions. It also highlights the communal nature of shepherding, where interactions between different groups were common, and reputations were well-known.So let my young men find favor with you, Finding favor is a recurring theme in biblical narratives, often associated with divine or human grace (<a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4</a>, <a href="/ruth/2-10.htm">Ruth 2:10</a>). David's appeal for favor is a diplomatic gesture, recognizing Nabal's authority and resources. This reflects the social hierarchy and patronage systems of the time, where those in need would seek the goodwill of wealthier individuals.for we have come on the day of a feast. Feasts were significant in Israelite culture, often associated with religious observance and community celebration (Leviticus 23). The timing of David's request during a feast suggests an expectation of generosity, as sharing and hospitality were customary during such times (<a href="/deuteronomy/16-14.htm">Deuteronomy 16:14</a>). This context implies that Nabal's refusal would be particularly egregious, given the cultural norms of hospitality.Please give whatever you can spare to your servants and to your son David.’ David's humble request for "whatever you can spare" indicates a respectful approach, acknowledging Nabal's discretion in the matter. The reference to "your son David" is a term of humility and respect, aligning with the biblical principle of honoring others (<a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a>). This phrase also subtly reminds Nabal of David's anointed status and his future role as king, as David is often seen as a type of Christ, embodying humility and servanthood (<a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, currently on the run from King Saul. He is leading a group of men and seeking provisions. 2. <a href="/topical/n/nabal.htm">Nabal</a> A wealthy but harsh and foolish man, whose name means "fool" in Hebrew. He owns large flocks and herds in Carmel. 3. <a href="/topical/a/abigail.htm">Abigail</a> Nabal's wise and discerning wife, who later plays a crucial role in averting disaster. 4. <a href="/topical/y/young_men.htm">Young Men</a> David's men who are sent to request provisions from Nabal during the shearing festival. 5. <a href="/topical/c/carmel.htm">Carmel</a> A region in Judah where Nabal's wealth is centered, and where the events of this chapter take place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_requesting_help.htm">Humility in Requesting Help</a> David's approach to Nabal is marked by humility and respect, a model for how we should ask for assistance from others. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wisdom.htm">The Importance of Wisdom</a> Abigail's role in this account underscores the value of wisdom and discernment in resolving conflicts and making peace. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_hospitality.htm">Generosity and Hospitality</a> The expectation of generosity during festive times is a reminder of our call to be hospitable and share our blessings with others. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_foolishness.htm">Consequences of Foolishness</a> Nabal's refusal to help David illustrates the potential consequences of foolishness and pride. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a> Despite Nabal's refusal, God provides for David through Abigail, reminding us of God's faithfulness in meeting our needs.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 25</a> <a href="/q/why_did_david_want_revenge_on_nabal.htm">Why did David seek revenge against Nabal?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'pisseth'_imply_about_gender.htm">What does 'pisseth against the wall' indicate about gender roles?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david's_men_fight_nonstop.htm">How could David and his men realistically fight from dusk until the following evening without rest (1 Samuel 30:17)?</a> <a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/25-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Ask שְׁאַ֨ל (šə·’al) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7592.htm">Strong's 7592: </a> To inquire, to request, to demand your young men, נְעָרֶ֜יךָ (nə·‘ā·re·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer and they will tell you. וְיַגִּ֣ידוּ (wə·yag·gî·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous So let my young men הַנְּעָרִ֥ים (han·nə·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer find וְיִמְצְא֨וּ (wə·yim·ṣə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present favor with you, חֵן֙ (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2580.htm">Strong's 2580: </a> Graciousness, subjective, objective for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction we have come בָּ֑נוּ (bā·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the day י֥וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of a feast. ט֖וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good Please נָּ֗א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' give תְּנָה־ (tə·nāh-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set whatever אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you can afford תִּמְצָ֤א (tim·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present to your servants לַעֲבָדֶ֔יךָ (la·‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant and to your son וּלְבִנְךָ֖ (ū·lə·ḇin·ḵā) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son David.’” לְדָוִֽד׃ (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/25-8.htm">1 Samuel 25:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/25-8.htm">1 Samuel 25:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/25-8.htm">1 Samuel 25:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/25-8.htm">1 Samuel 25:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/25-8.htm">1 Samuel 25:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/25-8.htm">1 Samuel 25:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/25-8.htm">1 Samuel 25:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/25-8.htm">1 Samuel 25:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/25-8.htm">1 Samuel 25:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/25-8.htm">1 Samuel 25:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-8.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 25:8 Ask your young men and they will (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/25-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/25-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 25:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 25:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>