1. 1 Samuel 25:17 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why did Nabal’s servant think that harm was determined against his master and his whole household?

1 Samuel 25:17 (ESV)

17 Now therefore know this and consider what you should do, for harm is determined against our master and against all his house, and he is such a worthless man that one cannot speak to him.”

Nabal’s servant considered his master’s response to be sinful and likely to incur David's wrath. This confirms that David had a right to share in the profit and he was not asking for charity.