1 Samuel 25:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

This is what he said: Who does this David think he is? That son of Jesse is just one more slave on the run from his master, and there are too many of them these days.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:1

A troublemaker from the tribe of Benjamin was there. His name was Sheba the son of Bichri, and he blew a trumpet to get everyone's attention. Then he said, “People of Israel, David the son of Jesse doesn't belong to us! Let's go home.”

Exodus 5:2

“Who is this LORD and why should I obey him?” the king replied. “I refuse to let you and your people go!”

Proverbs 15:1

A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up.

Ecclesiastes 7:10

It isn't wise to ask, “Why is everything worse than it used to be?”

Isaiah 32:5

Fools will no longer be highly respected, and crooks won't be given positions of honour.

Isaiah 32:7

Cruel people tell lies— they do evil things, and make cruel plans to destroy the poor and needy, even when they beg for justice.

Judges 9:28

Gaal said: Hamor was the founder of Shechem, and one of his descendants should be our ruler. But Abimelech's father was Gideon, so Abimelech isn't really one of us. He shouldn't be our king, and we shouldn't have to obey him or Zebul, who rules Shechem for him.

1 Samuel 20:30

Saul was furious with Jonathan and yelled, “You're no son of mine, you traitor! I know you've chosen to be loyal to that son of Jesse. You should be ashamed of yourself! And your own mother should be ashamed that you were ever born.

1 Samuel 22:2

A lot of other people joined him too. Some were in trouble, others were angry or in debt, and David was soon the leader of four hundred men.

1 Samuel 25:9

David's men went to Nabal and gave him David's message, then they waited for Nabal's answer.