1 Samuel 25:4-8

4When David heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep,

5he sent ten of his young men to Carmel with this message for Nabal:

6“Peace and prosperity to you, your family, and everything you own!

7I am told that it is sheep-shearing time. While your shepherds stayed among us near Carmel, we never harmed them, and nothing was ever stolen from them.

8Ask your own men, and they will tell you this is true. So would you be kind to us, since we have come at a time of celebration? Please share any provisions you might have on hand with us and with your friend David.”