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:
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Verse 5 is found in chapter 25 of 1 Samuel. Samuel’s death marks an important transition in the story and leaves Israel without its main prophetic figure from the previous period. The narrative then introduces Nabal, a wealthy man whose name and behavior are presented in contrast. David, protecting flocks in the wilderness, requests provisions after having treated Nabal’s shepherds well. Nabal’s refusal and insulting words provoke David’s anger. The episode presents a new test of his character, different from Saul’s persecution.
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sandte er aus zehn Jünglinge und sprach zu ihnen: Gehet hinauf gen Karmel; und wenn ihr zu Nabal kommt, so grüßet ihn von mir freundlich
Entonces envió David diez criados, y díjoles: Subid al Carmelo, e id a Nabal, y saludadle en mi nombre.
Entonces envió a diez jóvenes y les dijo: «Suban a Carmel, vayan a Nabal y salúdenlo en mi nombre.
Il envoya vers lui dix jeunes gens, auxquels il dit: Montez à Carmel, et allez auprès de Nabal. Vous le saluerez en mon nom,
E mandò dieci fanti, e disse loro: Salite in Carmel, ed andate a Nabal, e salutatelo a nome mio.
E enviou Davi dez moços, e disse aos moços: Subi ao Carmelo, e, indo a Nabal, perguntai-lhe, em meu nome, como está.
就派十個僕人,對他們說:「你們上 迦密 到 拿八 那裏,提我的名向他問安。
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