David protects Nabal's flocks from harm, expecting a gift in return according to the customs of the time. However, Nabal refuses and insults David. Abigail intervenes with a gift for David to prevent him from taking vengeance. Within ten days, God strikes Nabal down for his foolishness and greed. David then marries Abigail, acknowledging God's providence in delivering righteous judgment.
3. The Customs of the Time
David Protects Nabals Flocks
Nabal is Indebted by Custom
David Requests a Gift at Harvest
4. Nabal the Fool
Nabal refuses David
Insults David by implying he is
a runaway slave (10)
Apparently believes he has
provided his wealth himself (11)
5. Nabal s Negative Example
Covetous Luke 12:15
Idolatrous - Colossians 3:5
Trust in riches - 1 Timothy 6:17
Ineffective -James 2:16
6. Abigail Saves David
David's pride has been wounded
He let expectations run free
Hes intent on vengeance
Lead us not into temptation
Abigail brings a gift
(from Nabals feast)
Reminds David of Gods providence
David acknowledges God
7. God Deals Justly
Nabal dies in 10 days (Why?)
Abigail Marries David
God Delivers David
Gods warning unheeded
Deuteromomy 17:14-20