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.
הוא התעשת תודות להתערבותה של אביגיל ובקושי חסך מעצמו טעות הרת אסון (‏ שמואל א ’.