And Nabal answered David’s servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.
Nabal answered David's servants and said, 'Who is David? And who is this son of Jesse? There are many servants these days who run away from their masters.'
Nabal is rudely dismissing David as nobody important, calling him just a runaway servant who abandoned his master.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Samuel, David is on the run from King Saul and has been living as a fugitive in the wilderness, where he and his men have protected the flocks and shepherds of Nabal, a wealthy and self-centered landowner. When David sends servants to request provisions as a fair exchange for their protection, Nabal responds with arrogance and insult, dismissing David as an unknown rebel servant. This interaction highlights themes of hospitality, wisdom, and the consequences of foolish pride in ancient Israelite culture.
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