David had shown admirable self - control in not striking down King Saul, but when Nabal insulted him and screamed abuses at his men, David became infuriated and lost his good judgment.
Daud telah mengendalikan dirinya secara mengagumkan dengan tidak membunuh Raja Saul, tetapi ketika Nabal menghinanya dan mencaci maki anak buahnya, Daud murka dan tidak bisa berpikir jernih.