12 So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings.
12 David's men turned around and went back. When they arrived, they reported every word.
12 So David's young men turned away and came back and told him all this.
12 David's men got out of there and went back and told David what he had said.
12 So David's young men turned on their heels and went back; and they came and told him all these words.
12 So David's young men returned and told him what Nabal had said.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:12
Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:12-17
(Read 1 Samuel 25:12-17)
God is kind to the evil and unthankful, and why may not we be so? David determined to destroy Nabal, and all that belonged to him. Is this thy voice, O David? Has he been so long in the school of affliction, where he should have learned patience, and yet is so passionate? He at other times was calm and considerate, but is put into such a heat by a few hard words, that he seeks to destroy a whole family. What are the best of men, when God leaves them to themselves, that they may know what is in their hearts? What need to pray, Lord, lead us not into temptation!