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.
Was churlish
General references
Bible References
Good
Proverbs 14:1
The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.
Proverbs 31:26
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Was churlish
1 Samuel 25:10
And Nabal answered David's servants, "Who is David? Who is the son of Jesse? There are many servants these days who are breaking away from their masters.
Psalm 10:3
For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the LORD.
Isaiah 32:5
The fool will no more be called noble, nor the scoundrel said to be honorable.
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2 Samuel 20:16
Then a wise woman called from the city, "Listen! Listen! Tell Joab, 'Come here, that I may speak to you.'"