My lord should pay no attention to this scoundrel Nabal, for he lives up to his name: His name means Fool, and folly accompanies him. I, your servant, did not see my lord's young men whom you sent. Cross References 1 Samuel 25:24 She fell at his feet and said, "My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant. 1 Samuel 25:26 Now, my lord, as surely as the LORD lives and you yourself live, the LORD has held you back from coming to bloodshed and avenging yourself with your own hand. May your enemies and those who seek harm for my lord be like Nabal. Isaiah 32:5 No longer will a fool be called noble, nor a scoundrel be respected. Treasury of Scripture Let not my lord, I pray you, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but I your handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom you did send. regard [heb] lay it to his heart 2 Samuel 13:33 Isaiah 42:25 Malachi 2:2 man of Belial |