We do know from one other reference in 1 Chronicles 3 that Abigail was the mother of David’s son named Daniel.
My mother started me on the path.
Married 25 years, they have four children (three still at home), a bird and two pugs who are everyone’s babies, especially hers! They may drive individuals to actions which will be regretted later. Trusted—Abigail was willing to take a risk that placed the consequences in God’s hands—She trusted that even painful relationships can be used to work together for good when God’s in control. 25:18-31).David’s response? When her life and everything she knew was threatened, she didn’t yield to fear; instead, she acted in wisdom. She WAITED until the morning when his head was clear. We learn so much about this remarkable woman from her speech to David:Abigail’s religious witness and knowledge of Jewish history testify to an early training in a godly home, as does her acquaintance with the teachings of the prophets in Israel. 10:18; Ps. Don’t be tight with your turkey legs. What a man to be married to! So if I seem to get a bit excited – please bear with me. We are a crazy church planting couple who loves Jesus, our four kids and loads of coffee! She makes no excuses for Nabal. Put first things first. Abigail was the wife of Nabal, and while she was a woman of good understanding and beauty, the Bible describes him as churlish. What can we learn from Abigail? She exemplifies the woman in Proverbs 31:10-31. She could have railed against him for being so selfish as to not give food to those men while here he sits eating more food and drinking so much that he is “very drunk”. So Abigail chooses to wait until the morning to discuss her interaction with David. David was incensed. How are Nabal and his wife Abigail described in v.2? My mother often said I walked loudly. She sought to make peace with the very one her own husband had angered. For teaching women how inferior we are and how we deserve to be abused. 25:17 ) Tragically, Nabal’s view of his own importance rendered him unwilling to listen. So what do we learn from Abigail? When God keeps His promises to David, she asks that David remember her (1 Sam. He is faithful to give you grace for each day, and power to walk through the most difficult of times. We often invite guests to our celebration who live far away from home. Chris married one of our violinists and now they have five beautiful kids.So what will you do this Thanksgiving to channel a bit of Abigail? Instead of wallowing in self-pity and defeat over her circumstance, she acted courageously and used great wisdom when faced with a threatening scenario. 25:14-17). Looking to His word for example I find Abigail in 1 Samuel chapter 25. Wise Abigail was a quick thinker. More than you might think:Often in life, it’s not the easiest of times, but the hardest that can bring out the best in people. A Bible woman was married at a very young age to a husband chosen by her family. And remember, in Abigail’s day, The good wife was also ready to eat humble pie. Notice this phrase: Even Abigail knew the heroic tale of David’s victory over the giant Goliath with a sling and a stone. We are giving God the glory every step of the way and love sharing our journey with you. Read I Samuel 25:1-43 . In contrast we see how calm, carefully calculated words can lead to a peaceful parting or solution. When she goes home, she further shows submission to her husband and wisdom for timing. Their lives are basically surrounded with three things: faith, music and everything books. He is fighting for you right now, even when it’s hard to see the full, big picture. 17:12). Abigail gets David’s attention by protecting those under her care; she asks that she alone be held responsible and asks that David take a moment to listen to her. At war with that was the certainty that somehow I had to be able to accomplish it because God made me the way that I am.
Into the arms of David, a valiant soldier and soon-to-be king.Through Abigail’s example, we see the cycle of wisdom in action:Darlene’s an Evangelical Christian whose number one priority is to serve Jesus Christ in every area of her life. I also only have one of the five girls who is of a similar personality to me. About ten days later, the Lord struck Nabal and he died” (v. 37-38). 3:3; 1 Chron. Later, I saw my daughter scraping it into the trash. She shows every intention of telling him what she had given to David.
For the tomboy who did not have many girl friends when she was young.