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 household, but a foolish woman 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
But Nabal responded to David's servants, "Who is David, and who is this son of Jesse? This is a time when many servants are breaking away from their masters!
Psalm 10:3
Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants; the one who robs others curses and rejects the Lord.
Isaiah 32:5
A fool will no longer be called honorable; a deceiver will no longer be called principled.

General references

2 Samuel 20:16
a wise woman called out from the city, "Listen up! Listen up! Tell Joab, 'Come near so that I may speak to you.'"

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