1 Samuel 25:2

And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 30:5 identifies Abigail as 'wife of Nabal the Carmelite,' directly referencing the character introduced here.

1 Samuel 9:1 introduces Kish as 'a man of wealth,' paralleling the description of Nabal's riches.

1 Samuel 23:24 Historical context

1 Samuel 23:24 places David in the Desert of Maon, the same area where Nabal's property was located, setting the geographical context.

Joshua 15:55 Historical context

Joshua 15:55 lists Maon and Carmel among Judah's cities, confirming the geographical setting of Nabal's story.

2 Samuel 19:32 introduces Barzillai, another wealthy man who generously provided for David, contrasting with Nabal's later stinginess.

Job 42:12 Parallel

Job 42:12 also lists vast livestock numbers, mirroring Nabal's wealth but as divine blessing after suffering.

Job 1:3 Parallel

Job 1:3 lists Job's vast livestock holdings, similar to Nabal's thousand goats and three thousand sheep, highlighting great wealth.