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 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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