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.

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Bible References

Good

Proverbs 14:1
Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 31:26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.

Was churlish

1 Samuel 25:10
And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there are many servants now-a-days that break away every man from his master.
Psalm 10:3
For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, And the covetous renounceth, yea , contemneth Jehovah.
Isaiah 32:5
The fool shall be no more called noble, nor the churl said to be bountiful.

General references

2 Samuel 20:16
Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee.

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