Named person · Old Testament

Meet Nabal.

Abigail's husband in David's story.

Who was Nabal?

Nabal was a wealthy man married to Abigail. First Samuel describes him as harsh and badly behaved. His insulting response to David's request helped create a dangerous conflict.

Abigail acted to prevent David's violent retaliation after Nabal's response. The story does not make her responsible for fixing every harmful choice made by the adults around her.

Nabal turning away from David's messengers beside gathered provisions and sheep, stern refusal, no violence.

Talk about it

How can careless words make a disagreement worse?

What can we learn?

Self-control

Pausing and choosing what to do.

Respect

Treating people as people who matter.

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