And David sent out ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name:
Parallel translations
- WEB David sent ten young men, and David said to the young men, “Go up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name.
- BSB So David sent ten young men and instructed them, “Go up to Nabal at Carmel. Greet him in my name
- NKJV David sent ten young men; and David said to the young men, “Go up to Carmel, go to Nabal, and greet him in my name.
- NASB So David sent ten young men; and David said to the young men, “Go up to Carmel and visit Nabal, and greet him in my name;
- NLT he sent ten of his young men to Carmel with this message for Nabal:
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Quick answer
David sends ten young men to greet Nabal courteously in his name. He approaches with peaceful respect rather than demand.
Overview
David dispatches messengers to extend a friendly greeting and to make his request known politely. The courteous, measured approach shows David acting honorably, not as a marauder extorting tribute. His conduct invites a reciprocal kindness and leaves Nabal without excuse for the rude refusal that follows.
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- 1 Sam 17:22And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren.
- Gen 43:23And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.
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