“David, there in the desert, heard that Naval was shearing his sheep. David sent off ten young men with these orders: ‘Go up to Naval in Karmel, and bring him greetings from me.’”-1 Samuel 25:4-5 So we’re told David caught wind of the news Naval was shearing his sheep. This wouldn’t have been surprising by […]

“The man’s name was Naval, and his wife was named Avigayil. The woman was intelligent and attractive, but the man was surly and mean in his actions; he belonged to the clan of Kalev.”-1 Samuel 25:3 So we’re told that Nabal hailed from the clan of Caleb. The name Caleb should ring a major bell […]

“Now there was a man in Ma‘on who had property in Karmel. He was very rich, having three thousand sheep and a thousand goats; and he was shearing his sheep in Karmel.”-1 Samuel 25:2 Chapter 2 kicks off by introducing us to a man living in Ma’on who owned a thriving business in Carmel. He […]

Today we begin 1st Samuel Chapter 25. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click HERE. For the King James version, click HERE. “Sh’mu’el died. All of Isra’el assembled to mourn him and bury him at his home in Ramah.”-1 Samuel 25:1 We’re told that Samuel died… And that all Israel gathered to mourn him. This event […]

“‘Now I’m certain that you will indeed become king, and that the kingship of Isra’el will be established in your hands.  So swear to me by Adonai that you will not kill my descendants after I die or blot out my name from my father’s family.’ David swore to Sha’ul, and Sha’ul went home, but […]