1 Samuel 25:11

Nabal refuses to share his food with men he claims not to know. Selfishness and ingratitude drive his refusal.

Cross-references · 12

• Judg 8:6But the leaders of Succoth asked, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give bread to your army?”
• Gal 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
• Ps 73:7–8From their prosperity proceeds iniquity; the imaginations of their hearts run wild.
• Job 31:17if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless—
• Deut 8:17You might say in your heart, “The power and strength of my hands have made this wealth for me.”
• John 9:29–30We know that God spoke to Moses, but we do not know where this man is from.”
• 1 Sam 25:14–15Meanwhile, one of Nabal’s young men informed Nabal’s wife Abigail, “Look, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, but he scolded them.
• 1 Sam 25:3His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings.
• Eccl 11:1–2Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.
• 1 Sam 24:13As the old proverb says, ‘Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.’ But my hand will never be against you.
• 2 Cor 6:9as unknown, yet well-known; dying, and yet we live on; punished, yet not killed;
• 1 Pet 4:9Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

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