1 Samuel 16:12
Context16:12 So Jesse had him brought in. 1 Now he was ruddy, with attractive eyes and a handsome appearance. The Lord said, “Go and anoint him. This is the one!”
1 Samuel 17:42
Context17:42 When the Philistine looked carefully at David, he despised him, for he was only a ruddy and handsome boy.
1 Samuel 25:3
Context25:3 The man’s name was Nabal, 2 and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was both wise 3 and beautiful, but the man was harsh and his deeds were evil. He was a Calebite.


[16:12] 1 tn Heb “and he sent and brought him.”
[25:3] 2 sn The name נָבָל (Nabal) means “foolish” or “senseless” in Hebrew, and as an adjective the word is used especially of persons who have no perception of ethical or religious claims. It is an apt name for this character, who certainly typifies such behavior.
[25:3] 3 tn Heb “good of insight”; KJV “of good understanding”; NAB, NIV, TEV “intelligent”; NRSV “clever.”