A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.25.3; married to Abigail (H0026)

§ Nabhal or Nabal = "fool"

a man of Carmel who spurned David's messengers, then died of shock when he realised it might cause his death; his case was pleaded by his wife Abigail who became David's wife after his death

נָבָל n.pr.m . a churlish man of Carmel, whose widow David married