“Abigail—A Portrait of a Wise Woman”

1 Samuel 25:17-44 - Jerry Scheumann

As David is kept from bloodguilt as he slowly ascends to the throne, we see a sharp contrast between the folly of Nabal and the wisdom of Abigail, instructing us to imitat the good example of Abigail and walk it the fear of the Lord.

“Nabal: A Portrait of a Foolish Man”

1 Samuel 25:1-17, 36-39 - Jerry Scheumann

As David encounters Nabal and Abigail, he is again kept from bloodguilt as he slowly ascends the throne. We also see a sharp contrast betweent the folly of Nabal and the wisdom of Abigail, instructing us to take heed to the bad example of Nabal by seeing the marks of folly and receiving God's solution to folly.