1 Samuel 25:3

The man’s name was Nabal, and his wife’s name, Abigail. The woman was intelligent and beautiful, but the man, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings.

Joshua 15:13

He gave Caleb son of Jephunneh the following portion among the descendants of Judah based on the Lord’s instruction to Joshua: Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron; Arba was the father of Anak).

1 Samuel 25:10-11

Nabal asked them, “Who is David? Who is Jesse’s son? Many slaves these days are running away from their masters.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now consider carefully what you must do, because there is certain to be trouble for our master and his entire family. He is such a worthless fool nobody can talk to him!”

1 Samuel 30:14

We raided the south country of the Cherethites, the territory of Judah, and the south country of Caleb, and we burned down Ziklag.”

Psalm 10:3

For the wicked one boasts about his own cravings;
the one who is greedy curses and despises the Lord.

Proverbs 14:1

Every wise woman builds her house,
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

Proverbs 31:10

Who can find a capable wife?
She is far more precious than jewels.

Proverbs 31:26

She opens her mouth with wisdom
and loving instruction is on her tongue.

Proverbs 31:30-31

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,
but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.

Isaiah 32:5-7

A fool will no longer be called a noble,
nor a scoundrel said to be important.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.

General references

Bible References

Good

Proverbs 14:1
Every wise woman builds her house,
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 31:26
She opens her mouth with wisdom
and loving instruction is on her tongue.

Was churlish

1 Samuel 25:10
Nabal asked them, “Who is David? Who is Jesse’s son? Many slaves these days are running away from their masters.
Psalm 10:3
For the wicked one boasts about his own cravings;
the one who is greedy curses and despises the Lord.
Isaiah 32:5
A fool will no longer be called a noble,
nor a scoundrel said to be important.

General references

2 Samuel 20:16
a wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here and let me speak with him.”

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