Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.
The man's name was Nabal, and his wife's name was Abigail. She was intelligent and beautiful, but her husband was rude and did evil things. He was a descendant of Caleb.
This verse introduces us to a married couple with opposite characters - Abigail was wise and beautiful while her husband Nabal was cruel and foolish.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces key characters in a story about David during his time as a fugitive from King Saul. Nabal was a wealthy sheep owner in the wilderness of Maon, and his connection to Caleb (one of the faithful spies from the Exodus generation) made him part of a respected family lineage. The contrast between husband and wife sets up the dramatic events that follow in this chapter.
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