1 Samuel 25:25

New Century Version

My master, don’t pay attention to this worthless man Nabal. He is like his name. His name means ‘fool,’ and he is truly a fool. But I, your servant, didn’t see the men you sent.

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:33

My master and king, don’t think that all of the king’s sons are dead. Only Amnon is dead!”

Proverbs 29:7

Good people care about justice for the poor, but the wicked are not concerned.

Isaiah 32:5

Fools will not be called great, and people will not respect the wicked.

Isaiah 42:25

So he became very angry with us and brought terrible wars against us. It was as if the people of Israel had fire all around them, but they didn’t know what was happening. It was as if they were burning, but they didn’t pay any attention.

Malachi 2:2

Listen to me. Pay attention to what I say. Honor my name,” says the Lord All-Powerful. “If you don’t, I will send a curse on you and on your blessings. I have already cursed them, because you don’t pay attention to what I say.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now think about it, and decide what you can do. Terrible trouble is coming to our master and all his family. Nabal is such a wicked man that no one can even talk to him.”

1 Samuel 25:24

She fell at David’s feet and said, “My master, let the blame be on me! Please let me talk to you. Listen to what I say.

1 Samuel 25:26

The Lord has kept you from killing and punishing anyone. As surely as the Lord lives and as surely as you live, may your enemies become like Nabal!

1 Samuel 25:3

His name was Nabal, and he was a descendant of Caleb. His wife was named Abigail. She was wise and beautiful, but Nabal was cruel and mean.