Contemplative Bible Reading

1 Samuel 25:23-25 (New Living Translation)

²³ When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off her donkey and bowed low before him. ²⁴ She fell at his feet and said, “I accept all blame in this matter, my lord. Please listen to what I have to say. ²⁵ I know Nabal is a wicked and ill-tempered man; please don’t pay any attention to him. He is a fool, just as his name suggests.

Abigail is speaking to David about a man named Nabal. Abigail tells David that Nabal is wicked, ill-tempered, and a fool.

Nabal is Abigail’s husband.

Given all of chapter 25, Abigail is correct in her description of her husband. Still, if you are married, would you appreciate it if your spouse went to a stranger and described you as Abigail described her spouse?

Still, at the end of the chapter, Nabal dies, and David quickly marries Abigail. David saw something the the life and actions of Abigail that was highly desired.

Go figure?