1 Samuel 25:8

Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 24:11 shows David's claim of innocence toward Saul, similar to his claim of not harming Nabal's shepherds.

Proverbs 21:10 says the wicked show no favor—this describes Nabal's character, explaining his refusal to David's request.

Luke 14:12-14 instructs inviting the poor to feasts, contrasting with Nabal's refusal to share with David's men.