Reading for April 4th

Read 1 Samuel 25.23-43
In verse 23: Unlike Nabal, Abigail is very respectful toward David, treating him as king.
In verses 24-31: Abigail's speech is the model of eloquence and tact.
She refers to herself as David's servant (v. 24) and begs him to ignore the ill-natured fellow Nabal.
Verse 26 seems to anticipate the conclusions of the story., according to which Nabal died, but not by David's hand.
Abigail diplomatically refers to the supplies she brings to David as a present for his men ((v. 27).
Her reference to the Lord's giving David a sure house means she knows he will be king.
The mention of anyone who should rise up to pursue (David) and seek (his) life (v. 29) alludes to Saul.
The bundle of the living is the list of those who live.
Abigail's wish that God sling out David's enemies is reminiscent of David's victory in ch 17 and anticipates Nabal's death in v. 37.
Abigail closes her speech by gently suggesting that shedding innocent blood would be an obstacle to his kingship (vv. 30-31).
When the Lord has dealt well with my lord could refer to David becoming king or, in an ironic way to Nabal's death.
Remember your servant is a marriage proposal.
In verses 34-35 David perceives that is is the Lord, through Abigail, who has prevented him from committing a great offense.
In verse 37: Nabal's heart became like a stone may refer to a coma.
In verse 43: Saul's wife was also named Ahioam (14.50).
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