3. His name was Nabal, and he was a descendant of Caleb. His wife was named Abigail. She was a wise and beautiful woman. But Nabal was cruel and mean.
4. David was in the desert. He heard that Nabal was cutting the wool from his sheep.
5. So he sent ten young men. He told them, “Go to Nabal at Carmel. Greet him for me.
6. Say to Nabal, ‘May you and your family have good health! And may all who belong to you have good health.