1 Samuel 25:3

New Century Version

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.

Cross References

Genesis 12:11

Just before they arrived in Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “I know you are a very beautiful woman.

Psalm 10:3

They brag about the things they want. They bless the greedy but hate the Lord.

Proverbs 14:1

A wise woman strengthens her family, but a foolish woman destroys hers by what she does.

Proverbs 19:14

Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a wise wife is a gift from the Lord.

Proverbs 30:22

a servant who becomes a king, a foolish person who has plenty to eat,

Proverbs 31:10

It is hard to find a good wife, because she is worth more than rubies.

Proverbs 31:26

She speaks wise words and teaches others to be kind.

Joshua 15:13

The Lord had commanded Joshua to give Caleb son of Jephunneh part of the land in Judah, so he gave Caleb the town of Kiriath Arba, also called Hebron. (Arba was the father of Anak.)

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 25:25

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.

1 Samuel 25:4

While David was in the desert, he heard that Nabal was cutting the wool from his sheep.

1 Samuel 30:14

We had raided the southern area of the Kerethites, the land of Judah, and the southern area of Caleb. We burned Ziklag, as well.”