Samuel Chapter 25 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who dies in the beginning of the chapter?

Samuel

Where is Samuel buried, and who buried him?

He is buried in Ramah by Israel.

What was the man's name in Moab and what was special about him?

Nabal was very rich.

Where was David when he heard that Nabal was shearing the sheep?

David was in the wilderness of Paran. Signup and view all the answers

How many young men did David send to Carmel and what did he tell them to tell Nabal?

David sent 10 young men and told them to say that Nabal's shepherds have been with him, and nothing is missing. Signup and view all the answers

What does David want from Nabal?

David wants Nabal to give his servants whatever he can. Signup and view all the answers

How did Nabal respond to David's message?

Nabal refused to give anything and acted as if he did not know David. Signup and view all the answers

How did David feel about Nabal's response, and what did he want to do to him?

David did not like what Nabal said and wanted to kill him. Signup and view all the answers

Who stopped David from killing Nabal and how did she stop him?

Nabal's wife Abigail stopped him by giving a big gift. Signup and view all the answers

What was Nabal's reaction when Abigail told him what David wanted to do?

Nabal's courage died within him, and he became like stone. Signup and view all the answers

What happened ten days later in the chapter?

God killed Nabal. Signup and view all the answers

How many women did David marry and what were their names?

David married two women: Abigail and Ahinoam of Jezreel. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Michal?

Saul gave Michal, David's wife, to Palty, son of Leish, from Gallim. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Death of Samuel

Samuel dies early in the chapter and is buried in Ramah by the people of Israel.

Nabal of Moab

Nabal is introduced as a wealthy man from Moab, known for his riches.

David's Location

At the time of Nabal's sheep-shearing, David is located in the wilderness of Paran.

David's Message to Nabal

David sends ten young men to Nabal's location at Carmel to inform him that his shepherds were protected and nothing was lost.

David's Request

David requests that Nabal provide provisions for his servants, highlighting Nabal's wealth and ability to assist.

Nabal's Response

Nabal rejects David's message, denying any knowledge of David and refusing to offer any assistance.

David's Anger

David is infuriated by Nabal's response and contemplates killing him in retaliation.

Intervention by Abigail

Abigail, Nabal's wife, intervenes by bringing an ample gift, including bread, sheep, corn, and dried fruits, to appease David.

Nabal's Reaction

Upon learning of David's intentions from Abigail, Nabal's courage fails him, leaving him incapacitated.

Nabal's Fate

Ten days later, Nabal dies, which is attributed to divine intervention.

David's Marriages

David marries two women after Nabal's death, Abigail and Ahinoam from Jezreel.

Michal's Dilemma

Michal, David's wife, has been given by Saul to another man, Palty, son of Leish from Gallim.

Description

Test your knowledge on the events of Chapter 25 of Samuel. This quiz focuses on key figures and locations introduced in the chapter, including the death of Samuel and the character of Nabal. Use these flashcards to reinforce your understanding of this biblical narrative.