1 Samuel 25:3

The man's name was Nabal and his wife's name was Abigail. The woman was intelligent and beautiful, while the man was harsh and wicked in his dealings. He was a descendant of Caleb.

Joshua 15:13

Now Joshua gave an allotment among the descendants of Judah to Jephunneh's son Caleb, just as God told Joshua, Kiriath-arba, which was named after the ancestor of Anak (that is, Hebron).

1 Samuel 25:10-11

Nabal answered David's servants: "Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? There are many servants today who are breaking away from their masters.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now, be aware of this and consider what you should do. Calamity is being planned against our master and against his entire household. He's such a worthless person that no one can talk to him."

1 Samuel 30:14

The Egyptian replied, "I'm a young Egyptian man, the slave of an Amalekite man. My master abandoned me, because I got sick three days ago. We raided the Negev of the Cherethites, the territory that belongs to Judah, and the Negev of Caleb, and we set Ziklag on fire."

Psalm 10:3

For the wicked one boasts about his own desire; he blesses the greedy and despises the LORD.

Proverbs 14:1

Every wise woman builds up her household, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

Proverbs 31:10

Who can find a capable wife? Her value far exceeds the finest jewels.

Proverbs 31:26

She speaks wisely, teaching with gracious love.

Proverbs 31:30-31

Charm is deceitful and beauty fades; but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised.

Isaiah 32:5-7

People will no longer call a fool noble, nor will a bad person be declared honorable.

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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 up her household, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 31:26
She speaks wisely, teaching with gracious love.

Was churlish

1 Samuel 25:10
Nabal answered David's servants: "Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? There are many servants today who are breaking away from their masters.
Psalm 10:3
For the wicked one boasts about his own desire; he blesses the greedy and despises the LORD.
Isaiah 32:5
People will no longer call a fool noble, nor will a bad person be declared honorable.

General references

2 Samuel 20:16
Just then a wise woman called out from the city. "Attention!" she said, "Go tell Joab "Come here! I want to talk to you!'"

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