David had shown admirable self - control in not striking down King Saul, but when Nabal insulted him and screamed abuses at his men, David became infuriated and lost his good judgment.
Taavet valitses ennast imetlusväärselt, kui tal oli võimalus kuningas Saul tappa, ent kui Naabal teda solvas ja tema meeste peale karjus, ägestus ta ja kaotas kaine otsustusvõime.