Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.
So now think carefully about what you should do, because trouble is coming for our master and his whole family. He is such a worthless, wicked man that no one can reason with him.
The servant is warning that their master is so unreasonable and evil that disaster is coming, and they need to figure out what to do about it.
📚 Historical Context
In 1 Samuel 25, David and his men are in the wilderness, having protected the flocks of a wealthy man named Nabal without seeking payment, as a gesture of goodwill during a time of conflict with King Saul. When David requests provisions from Nabal, he responds harshly and insultingly, prompting his servants to warn others about the impending danger due to Nabal's foolish behavior. The phrase "son of Belial" was a common ancient Israelite expression for a wicked or worthless person, emphasizing Nabal's unapproachable and self-destructive character in this patriarchal society.
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