Bucket Full of Grace

Scripture References 1 Samuel 25 First Impression and Observations Abigail(meaning "My Father's Joy"), the wife of Nabal, was a beautiful and sensible woman (the only woman in the Hebrew bible to mentioned as being both). She gave generously to David and his army and spoke eloquently including a prophetic word that David would become king. This was enough to appease David and his army so they wouldn't slaughter her husband and her family. When her husband died, she married David and bore a son. Outline of Life Nabal was a very wealthy herdsman who offended David by not welcoming his servants and sending them away. David's anger was roused because he and his army had been protecting Nabal. David gathered his army to destroy Nabal and all his holdings. Abigail gathered food and drink and brought them to meet David without Nabal knowing. Abigail pleaded with David eloquently and prophesied that he would become king. David was appeased and blessed her. Abigail retu