Questions and Answers
Where was Samuel buried (1 Sam 25:1)?
Where was Samuel's home (1 Sam 25:1)?
Carmel is in which desert (1 Sam 25:2)?
Where was Nabal from (1 Sam 25:2f)?
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What was Nabal's wife (1 Sam 25:3)?
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Who was Abigail's husband (1 Sam 25:3)?
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What two things were noted about Abigail when she was introduced in the narrative (1 Sam 25:3)?
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What was noted about Nabal when he was introduced in the narrative (1 Sam 25:3)?
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What clan was Nabal from (1 Sam 25:3)?
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When did David send his young men to bear a message to Nabal (1 Sam 25:4)?
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What did David tell Nabal to find out from his shepherds (1 Sam 25:7)?
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What was Nabal's response to David's request for supplies while he was in the desert of Maon (1 Sam 25:10)?
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How did Nabal see David when David requested supplies from him (1 Sam 25:10)?
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Nabal refused to give all of the following that he had prepared for his shearers EXCEPT (1 Sam 25:11)
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When David got word back about Nabal's response to his request what did David do (1 Sam 25:13)?
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How many of David's men went with him to attack Nabal (1 Sam 25:13)?
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Who did one of Nabal's servants tell about Nabal's response to David's greetings (1 Sam 25:14)?
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What metaphor did Nabal's servant use for what David had been toward them while they were shepherding in the desert (1 Sam 25:16)?
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How did the servant characterize Nabal to his wife Abigail (1 Sam 25:17)?
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Abigail, after being informed by the servant, took all of the following out to meet David EXCEPT (1 Sam 25:18f)
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What did Abigail do when she went out to meet David (1 Sam 25:19)?
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Where did Abigail meet David (1 Sam 25:20)?
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Study Notes
Samuel's Death and Burial
- Samuel died and was buried in Ramah.
Nabal and Abigail
- Nabal lived in Carmel and was from the clan of Caleb.
- Abigail, Nabal's wife, is described as intelligent and beautiful.
- Nabal is characterized as a mean man.
Events in Carmel
- David sent young men to Nabal while he was shearing sheep, requesting supplies.
- David’s inquiry highlighted that nothing was missing from Nabal's flocks.
Nabal's Response
- Nabal dismissed David's request, questioning his identity: "Who is David?"
- He regarded David as a servant breaking away from his master.
Supplies and Decision
- Nabal refused to give any supplies apart from wine.
- Upon learning of Nabal's rejection, David armed 400 of his men to confront Nabal.
Intervention by a Servant
- One of Nabal's servants informed Abigail of her husband's harsh response.
- The servant praised David, suggesting he had provided protection like a wall during their time in the desert.
Abigail's Actions
- Abigail prepared supplies to meet David, taking 200 loaves of bread, 2 skins of wine, and 200 cakes of pressed figs.
- She did not inform Nabal of her plan and met David in a mountain ravine.
Summary of Key Characters
- Samuel: Prophet and judge, buried in Ramah.
- Nabal: Wealthy but cruel man from Carmel, known for his mean disposition.
- Abigail: Wise and resourceful wife of Nabal, characterized as intelligent and beautiful.
David's Encounter
- David, confronted by Abigail, displayed a potential for mercy after she interceded on behalf of her household.
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