Who was Abigail?
Wise peacemaker in a crisis.
Abigail was a woman in the Hebrew Bible, known for her wisdom and beauty. She was the wife of Nabal, a wealthy but surly man.
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When David, the future king of Israel, was fleeing from King Saul and was in need of provisions, Abigail convinced her husband to give David and his men food and supplies. After Nabal died, David married Abigail and she became one of his wives. In the Bible, she is described as a wise woman who used her wit and charm to prevent conflict and protect those in need.
- Name meaning
- my father's joy
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- Role
- Abigail held the position of wife of Nabal
- First mention
- 1 Samuel 25:3
- Appearances in the Bible
- 17 mentions
Abigail in the Bible
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Who was Abigail in the Bible?
Abigail was a woman in the Hebrew Bible, known for her wisdom and beauty. She was the wife of Nabal, a wealthy but surly man. When David, the future king of Israel, was fleeing from King Saul and was in need of provisions, Abigail convinced her husband to give David and his men food and supplies. After Nabal died, David married Abigail and she became one of his wives. In the Bible, she is described as a wise woman who used her wit and charm to prevent conflict and protect those in need.
What does the name Abigail mean?
The name Abigail means “my father's joy”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Abigail first mentioned in the Bible?
Abigail is first mentioned in 1 Samuel 25:3.
How many times is Abigail mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 17.
Who were the parents of Abigail?
Parents: Jesse.
Who was the spouse of Abigail?
Spouse: David.
Who were the children of Abigail?
Children: Chileab.
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