NSB(i)
3 His name was Nabal. He was of the family of Caleb. His wife’s name was Abigail. She was a woman of good sense and pleasing looks. The man was cruel and dishonest in his dealings.
4 While David was in the desert he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep.
5 David sent ten young men to Nabal. David said to them: »Go up to Carmel and go to Nabal, and say kind words to him in my name.
6 »Say to him: ‘May you live long! May you, your home, and all you have prosper!
7 »‘I hear that your sheepshearers are with you. Your shepherds have been with us. We have not mistreated them. Nothing of theirs has been missing as long as they have been in Carmel.
8 »‘Ask your shepherds. They will tell you the same thing. My servants are your servants. You are like a father to me. This is a day for celebrating. Please be kind and share some of your food with us.’«