# Nabal — A Day at a Time character guide

> Nabal in A Day at a Time by Archibald Alexander.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0021-xix-the-god-of-the-unlovable-man

## Who they are

Biblical figure known for his foolishness and harshness, used as a cautionary example.

## Relationships

### [Master](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/characters/master)

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Master has a servant-master relationship with Nabal, likely involving authority and service.

## In the story

### [Now-a-Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_day_at_a_time_se/chapters/xxiii-now-a-days)

Nabal is the churlish sheep-farmer who uses 'nowadays' to complain about servants breaking away from masters, yet his own rude behavior undermines his criticism.

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