1 Samuel 25:3 describes Nabal as harsh and badly behaved — his selfish refusal here confirms that character.

In 1 Samuel 25:14, a servant reports Nabal's harsh refusal, confirming the same event from another perspective.

1 Samuel 25:15 describes how David's men treated Nabal's shepherds well, highlighting the injustice of Nabal's refusal.

1 Samuel 24:13 quotes the proverb 'Out of the wicked comes wickedness' — Nabal's selfish refusal is an example of wickedness from a wicked man.

In 1 Peter 4:9, hospitality is commanded without grumbling — directly opposing Nabal's selfish refusal here.

Judges 8:6 records a similar refusal — the officials of Succoth deny bread to Gideon's army, paralleling Nabal's denial to David's men.

Deuteronomy 23:4 condemns Moabites for not offering bread and water to Israel — Nabal similarly withholds these from David’s men, echoing that inhospitality.

Genesis 43:16 shows Joseph generously hosting his brothers — the opposite of Nabal's refusal to share food with David's men.

Isaiah 32:6 condemns a fool who deprives the hungry and thirsty — exactly what Nabal does to David's men.

Proverbs 13:16 says a fool flaunts his folly — Nabal's foolish refusal perfectly exemplifies this.

Proverbs 15:1 warns that harsh words stir anger — Nabal's harsh answer directly provokes David's wrath.

2 Chronicles 10:13 parallels Rehoboam's harsh answer — again a harsh refusal echoing Nabal's rude response.

Galatians 6:10 calls for doing good to all, especially believers — Nabal failed to do good to David's men who had helped him.

Ecclesiastes 11:2 advises giving portions to many, contrasting Nabal's refusal to share with David's men.

Ecclesiastes 11:1 urges casting bread on waters — generous giving, opposite of Nabal's hoarding of bread and water.

Proverbs 30:22 includes a fool filled with food causing trouble — Nabal, wealthy and full, foolishly refuses David.

Job 31:17 describes Job's righteousness in sharing food with the fatherless — Nabal's selfishness in keeping his food for himself is the opposite.

1 Kings 12:13 shows Rehoboam harshly refusing the people's request — similar to Nabal's harsh refusal of David's men.

Deuteronomy 8:17 warns against claiming personal power for wealth — Nabal's 'my bread, my water' reflects that self-sufficient pride.