The Story of Nabal: David's Request Scorned

In explaining how Nabal rejected David's request, we as teachers must make certain things very clear to the children.

First, Nabal was a very wealthy man who was evil in his doings (1 Sam. 25:3). He is described by the Scriptures as a bad man, and we are given one example of his wickedness.

Second, David and his men worked very hard to protect Nabal's flocks. They were like a wall to the flocks; they didn't let any enemy through. Nabal lost no sheep because David and his men had labored endlessly for his flocks. An employer was supposed to pay his employees. David had the status of an employee.

Third, when Nabal refused David's request for food,