THE STORY OF ABIGAIL

The story of Abigail in the Bible is an interesting one. Abigail was the wife of a wealthy man named Nabal. She was “an intelligent and beautiful woman” (1 Samuel 25:3) who saved her husband and his household, prevented David from doing something rash, and secured an unexpected future for herself.

David’s request for food and shelter from Nabal. Despite knowing of David’s previous benevolence to his shepherds, Nabal refuses to aid David and his men as they tried to keep one step ahead of King Saul who was seeking to kill them. David’s request was not unreasonable, but Nabal, who is described as “surly and mean” (1 Samuel 25:3), essentially spits in the faces of David’s servants. David did not take this rejection well. He swore to kill every male associated with Nabal’s household (1 Samuel 25:22). He had strapped on his sword and was on his way with four hundred armed men, when Abigail met him on the road. She offered David gifts then she fell down in front of David, pleading with him to show mercy to her husband, Nabal.

In taking up Nabal’s cause and asking David to spare his life, Abigail proves herself to be a righteous, caring woman. At great risk to herself, she approaches David, an angry man bent on revenge, and intercedes for her husband, despite his bad behavior. Her request can be seen as a picture of Christ, who offered Himself as a sacrifice to save foolish sinners from the consequences of their own actions and who continues to intercede for us (Hebrews 7:25).

David thanks Abigail and repents of his own foolish and rash decision to slaughter Nabal’s household (1 Samuel 25:32–34). In fact, David sees Abigail’s coming to him as a blessing from God, and he sends her home in peace. Abigail tells Nabal everything—how David had been on his way to destroy him and how she herself had saved Nabal. Upon hearing this news, Nabal falls ill: “His heart failed him and he became like a stone. About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal and he died.” David then sends a message to Abigail asking her to become his wife, and Abigail responds affirmatively.

Scripture says that we should not seek vengeance for ourselves. Rather, we should “leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord” (Romans 12:19) David was prevented from taking revenge, and the Lord Himself took care of the matter in due time.
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