1 Samuel 25:2-8
25:2 a Carmel was a village near Maon, not to be confused with the famous mountain from the Elijah narrative in 1 Kgs 18 b. It was in this village that Saul had erected his monument to celebrate victory over the Amalekites (1 Sam 15:12 c).25:3 d Nabal: See 25:25 e for insight into the irony of his name.
• Unlike her husband, Abigail was a sensible and wise person, as the narrative shows.
25:8 f Sheep-shearing time for herdsmen was like harvest time for farmers, a time of celebration and thankfulness for blessings.
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