A name from Scripture
Nabal
NAY-bal
Meaning
Fool; Senseless
Hebrew origin · Boy · First in 1 Samuel
What it points to
Nabal's story is a sobering reminder that foolishness and arrogance have real consequences. His example warns us against the pride that refuses to show gratitude or generosity to those who deserve it.
Verses · King James Version
“Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him.”
1 Samuel 25:25
“And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died.”
1 Samuel 25:38