Read 1 Samuel 25.33-43. In verse 23: Unlike Nabal, Abigail is very respectful toward David, treating him as a king. In verses 24-31: Abigail's speech is a 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 24: seems to anticipate the conclusion 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 to seek (his) life (v. 29) alludes to Saul. This 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's becoming king or, in a ironic way, to Nabil's death. Remember your servant is a marriage proposal. In verses 34-35: David perceives that it 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 comma. In verse 43: Saul's wife was also named Ahinoam (14.50). Comments or Questions.
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