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August 12 1 Samuel 20, Jeremiah 48, Psalm 94.20-23, Romans 12

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Today's reading 1Samuel 25
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 1Samuel 25

In 1Samuel 25, David sent some young men to speak to Nabal, Abigail's husband. They were to say that they did not mistreat Nabal's men and sak Nabal to show them some kindness by offering David whatever, he could find for him. Nabal got upset and drove the young men away. He was not showing hospitality that was expected at that time. Nabal's servant went to Abigail who got provisions, food and water, and brought them to David, apologizing for her foolish husband, knowing that David could kill the whole family. Abigail intereceded for Nabal and spared his life. David praised the Lord for Abigail having such wisdom and tact in handling that particular situation. Abigail told Nabal what had happened and within ten days the Lord struck Nabal and he probably died from a stroke. David met his second wife Abigail under God’s intervention and Abigail’s intercession.



Application:
We must learn to be hospitable to people. Sometimes we are rash with strangers and have already prejudge them as been worthless. God took care of Nabal. David was also rash and wanted to kill Nabal. Abigail was a peacemaker and intereceded for her husband Nabal. ABigail was a good example to follow in this situation.



Verses to meditate on:
32 David said to Abigail, "Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me. 33 May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands.

Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Deffinbaugh: A Study of 1 Samuel

David Guzik on 1 Samuel 25

1 Samuel 25, with Commentaries, verse by verse

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