Bible Dictionary
Abigail
Abigail was the wise and beautiful wife of Nabal, whom she later outlived and then married David. The name also belongs to David’s sister, who was the mother of Amasa.
Biblical Usage
Abigail the wife of Nabal acted with prudence and careful judgment during a critical period, preventing disaster for her household. After Nabal’s death she married David and shared his later fortunes. Abigail the sister of David was the mother of Amasa.
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