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
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Bible References
Good
Proverbs 14:1
Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
Proverbs 31:26
She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Was churlish
1 Samuel 25:10
Nabal answered David's servants, and said, "Who is David? Who is the son of Jesse? There are many servants who break away from their masters these days.
Psalm 10:3
For the wicked boasts of his heart's cravings. He blesses the greedy, and condemns Yahweh.
Isaiah 32:5
The fool will no longer be called noble, nor the scoundrel be highly respected.
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2 Samuel 20:16
Then a wise woman cried out of the city, "Hear, hear! Please say to Joab, 'Come near here, that I may speak with you.'"