1 Samuel 25:10

“And Nabal answered David’s servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.”

"And Nabal answered David’s servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master." - 1 Samuel 25:10
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What does 1 Samuel 25:10 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 25:10 from the King James Version (KJV) states, “And Nabal answered David’s servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants nowadays that break away every man from his master.” This verse is part of the story of…

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Recognizing God's Anointed: The Danger of Dismissiveness

In the complex narrative of 1 Samuel 25, we encounter a striking figure named Nabal, whose actions and words serve as a cautionary tale about the importance of recognizing God's anointed leaders. The verse states, "And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and…

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A Prayer for Humility and Recognition

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, seeking Your guidance and wisdom as we delve into Your Word, particularly 1 Samuel 25:10, where Nabal dismisses David, saying, "Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break…

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1 Samuel 25:10 - "¶ And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master."
1 Samuel 10:25 - "Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house."
1 Samuel 1:25 - "And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli."
1 Samuel 10:1 Samuel anoniting Saul
"Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house." - 1 Samuel 10:25
1 Samuel 9:25 - "¶ And when they were come down from the high place into the city, Samuel communed with Saul upon the top of the house."
1 Samuel 15:10 - "¶ Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,"
1 Samuel 25:1 - "And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran."
1 Samuel 10:17 - "¶ And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;"
1 Samuel 3:10 - "And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth."
1 Samuel 14:25 - "And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground."
Exodus 25:10-22
1 Samuel 3:1-10
1 Samuel 25:4 - "¶ And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep."
"And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli." - 1 Samuel 1:25
1 Samuel 8:10 - "¶ And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king."
1 Samuel 16:10 - "Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these."
Nabal becomes like stone in 1 Samuel 25:37
Nabal becomes like stone in 1 Samuel 25:37
1 Samuel 10:20 - "And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken."
1 Samuel 1:10 - "And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore."
1 Samuel 25:43 - "David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his wives."
1 Samuel 25:38 - "And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died."
1 Samuel 30:25 - "And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day."
1 Samuel 21:10-15
1 Samuel 25:44 - "¶ But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which was of Gallim."
1 Samuel 10:15 - "And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you."
1 Samuel 12:25 - "But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king."
1 Samuel 28:25 - "And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night."