Abigail Bible Quiz
How well do you know Abigail? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Abigail's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
Who was Abigail's husband before she married David?
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1. Who was Abigail's husband before she married David?
- A) David
- B) Saul
- C) Jesse
- D) Nabal (correct answer)
Answer: Nabal. Abigail was initially the wife of Nabal before marrying David after Nabal's death. 1 Samuel 25
2. What was Nabal's character as described in the Bible?
- A) Wise
- B) Kind
- C) Surly (correct answer)
- D) Generous
Answer: Surly. Nabal is described as a surly and harsh man in 1 Samuel 25:3. 1 Samuel 25
3. What did Abigail do to prevent David from attacking Nabal?
- A) Sought a mediator
- B) Gave him gold
- C) Brought food and supplies (correct answer)
- D) Fled to Saul
Answer: Brought food and supplies. Abigail brought food and supplies to David to appease him and prevent conflict. 1 Samuel 25
4. What does the name Abigail mean?
- A) My father's joy (correct answer)
- B) Joy of the Lord
- C) Wise woman
- D) Peaceful one
Answer: My father's joy. The name Abigail means 'my father's joy' in Hebrew. 1 Samuel 25
5. What was Abigail's reaction to Nabal's refusal to help David?
- A) She took action herself (correct answer)
- B) She reported it to Saul
- C) She supported Nabal
- D) She ignored it
Answer: She took action herself. Abigail took action by preparing provisions for David and his men. 1 Samuel 25
6. What did Abigail say to David when she met him?
- A) I am here to fight
- B) I bring you gifts
- C) I seek peace
- D) I am your servant (correct answer)
Answer: I am your servant. Abigail approached David humbly, identifying herself as his servant. 1 Samuel 25
7. What happened to Nabal after Abigail's intervention with David?
- A) He repented
- B) He fled
- C) He died (correct answer)
- D) He was forgiven
Answer: He died. Nabal died after hearing about Abigail's actions and David's response. 1 Samuel 25
8. What was Abigail's relationship with David after Nabal's death?
- A) She married him (correct answer)
- B) She returned to her father
- C) She became his enemy
- D) She remained single
Answer: She married him. After Nabal's death, Abigail married David and became one of his wives. 1 Samuel 25
9. How is Abigail described in the Bible?
- A) Angry and vengeful
- B) Rich and powerful
- C) Wise and beautiful (correct answer)
- D) Strong and fierce
Answer: Wise and beautiful. Abigail is described as a wise and beautiful woman in 1 Samuel 25:3. 1 Samuel 25
10. What did Abigail bring to David to appease him?
- A) Food and drink (correct answer)
- B) Gold
- C) Clothes
- D) Weapons
Answer: Food and drink. Abigail brought food and drink to David to appease him and prevent conflict. 1 Samuel 25