Abigail, Nabal's wife, was an intelligent and beautiful woman (3). When her servant reported David’s rage over Nabal’s contemptuous response, she quickly thought on her feet. She knew she could not expect much from her husband (17), so she took matters into her own hands. She gathered food supplies for David and his men. The scale and speed of her gifts give us a glimpse into her wealth and position in the family.

When she came to David, she got off her donkey and bowed down, her face to the ground. With such a humble attitude, she persuaded David to avert the massacre he was about to bring (34). David was her enemy who was about to bring disaster upon the peaceful and comfortable life she had enjoyed. Yet, she had the wisdom and spiritual insight to recognize him as the one chosen by God and saw God’s guidance in his life (29). Her attitude was humble, but her words were effective as she brought his attention to his need to be right before God, preparing himself for the time when God made him a king (30,31). Her gentle reminder of God’s purpose in his life saved David from making a mistake he would regret. (Prov 31:26)
Application: Father, thank you for reminding me that you have called me for your great purpose. Help me to grow in wisdom so that even in frustrating times, I may be calm and make decisions to glorify you.
One Word: Abigail’s wisdom