But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them.
But one of the young servants told Abigail, Nabal's wife, 'Listen, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master respectfully, but he insulted them harshly.'
A servant is reporting to Abigail that her husband Nabal rudely rejected David's polite greeting, creating a dangerous situation.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David was a fugitive from King Saul, living in the wilderness where he and his men had protected Nabal's flocks and shepherds without expecting payment. When David sent messengers to politely request provisions as a sign of goodwill, Nabal responded with harsh insults and refusal. This led one of Nabal's servants to inform Abigail, his wife, about the disrespectful encounter to prevent further trouble.
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