David and his men protected Nabal’s possessions for a time, but when they asked for provisions, he “screamed insults at them ” and gave them nothing.
Kaitsnud mõnda aega Naabali omandit, saatis Taavet kord oma mehed Naabalilt toitu ja muud hädavajalikku paluma, mille peale too karjus neile solvanguid ja jättis nad tühjade kätega.