22. God will severely punish David, if I leave alive until morning even one male from all those who belong to him!”
23. When Abigail saw David, she got down quickly from the donkey, threw herself down before David, and bowed to the ground.
24. Falling at his feet, she said, “My lord, I accept all the guilt! But please let your female servant speak with my lord! Please listen to the words of your servant!
25. My lord should not pay attention to this wicked man Nabal. He simply lives up to his name! His name means ‘fool,’ and he is indeed foolish! But I, your servant, did not see the servants my lord sent.