And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal’s heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light.
Abigail returned home to Nabal and found him throwing a party in his house like a king's banquet. Nabal was in a great mood and very drunk, so she decided not to tell him anything at all until morning came.
Abigail wisely waited until her drunk husband sobered up before delivering important news that would upset him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Abigail had just prevented David from attacking her household by bringing provisions and apologizing for her husband's rudeness. Nabal was a wealthy but foolish man who had insulted David and his men when they asked for food after protecting Nabal's shepherds. Abigail returned home to find Nabal celebrating, unaware of how close he had come to destruction.
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