3. The man's name was Nabal and his wife's name was Abigail; she was a woman of good understanding, and beautiful. But the man was rough and evil in his doings; he was a Calebite.
4. David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
5. And David sent out ten young men and said to [them], Go up to Carmel to Nabal and greet him in my name;
6. And salute him thus: Peace be to you and to your house and to all that you have.