1 Samuel 25:3

New American Bible - revised edition

The man’s name was Nabal and his wife was Abigail. The woman was intelligent and attractive, but Nabal, a Calebite, was harsh and bad-mannered.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:1

Wisdom builds her house, but Folly tears hers down with her own hands.

Proverbs 31:10

Who can find a woman of worth? Far beyond jewels is her value.

Psalm 10:3

The wicked even boast of their greed; these robbers curse and scorn the Lord.

Proverbs 31:26

She opens her mouth in wisdom; kindly instruction is on her tongue.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now, see what you can do, for you must realize that otherwise disaster is in store for our master and for his whole house. He is such a scoundrel that no one can talk to him.”

1 Samuel 30:14

We raided the Negeb of the Cherethites, the territory of Judah, and the Negeb of Caleb; and we set Ziklag on fire.”

Joshua 15:13

As the Lord had commanded, Joshua gave Caleb, son of Jephunneh, a portion among the Judahites, namely, Kiriath-arba (Arba was the father of Anak), that is, Hebron.

1 Samuel 25:4

While in the wilderness, David heard that Nabal was shearing his flock,

Genesis 12:11

When he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai: “I know that you are a beautiful woman.

1 Samuel 25:25

My lord, do not pay any attention to that scoundrel Nabal, for he is just like his name. His name means fool, and he acts the fool. I, your maidservant, did not see the young men whom my lord sent.

Proverbs 19:14

Home and possessions are an inheritance from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Proverbs 30:22

Under a slave who becomes king, and a fool who is glutted with food;