1 Samuel 25:9

25:9 So David’s servants went and spoke all these words to Nabal in David’s name. Then they paused.

1 Samuel 25:12

25:12 So David’s servants went on their way. When they had returned, they came and told David ¹  all these things.

1 Samuel 25:25

25:25 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! ²  But I, your servant, did not see the servants my lord sent. ³ 

¹ tn Heb “him”; the referent (David) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

¹ tn Heb “and foolishness is with him.”

² tn Heb “my lord’s servants, whom you sent.”