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NASB | 1 Samuel 25:1 Then Samuel died; and all Israel gathered together and mourned for him, and buried him at his house in Ramah. And David arose and went down to the wilderness of Paran. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 25:1 Now Samuel died; and all Israel assembled and mourned for him, and they buried him at his house in Ramah. Then David left and went down to the Wilderness of Paran. |
Bible Question: I'm writing an article on Abigail and would love to have input as to how most people view this story and what their main thoughts are towards it. Thank you for your time and comments. ShariW |
Bible Answer: I believe that Abigail is a fine example for a Christian woman to follow. Obviously God thought so too, as he left her fine example in his Holy Word, "for all the things that were written aforetime were written for our instruction."- Romans 15:4. She displayed the qualities of sensibleness, and discretion. Realizing the danger that her household was in, and wanting to prevent David, the anointed of God from doing anything rash, she went ahead of Nabal and reaches David and his men. She gives a humble appeal for mercy, again showing her resepect of God's anointed, and shows great courage, being able to tell David that if he doesn't check himself, he may become responible for bloodguilt. David's response was: “Blessed be Jehovah the God of Israel, who has sent you this day to meet me! And blessed be your sensibleness, and blessed be you who have restrained me this day from entering into bloodguilt.”—1 Samuel 25:32, 33. After returning home, she again musters up courage and informs her husband of the gift she gave to David and he is so stunned that something happens to him and he is paralized, and ten days later is smitten by God's hand. By studying her fine example a Christain -whether man or woman - can learn to cultivate prudence and sensibility during difficult situations. And to speak in a calm manner when emotions are running high. |