22 May God punish me terribly if I let just one of Nabal’s family live until tomorrow.”
23 When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off her donkey. She bowed facedown on the ground before David.
24 She lay at David’s feet. She said, “My master, let the blame be on me! Please let me talk to you! Listen to what I say.
25 My master, don’t pay attention to this worthless man Nabal. He is the same as his name. His name means ‘fool,’ and he is truly foolish. But I, your servant, didn’t see the men you sent.
26 The Lord has kept you from killing and punishing people yourself. As surely as the Lord lives and as surely as you live, may your enemies become like Nabal!
27 I have brought a gift to you. Please give it to the men who follow you.
28 Please forgive my wrong. The Lord will certainly let your family have many kings. He will do this because you fight his battles. As long as you live, people will find nothing bad in you.