- Nabal was rich and satisfied; but what did he lack?
What in contract, were the outstanding features of Abigail’s character?
Can you think of situation where you could act as she did? - Chapter 26. What basic convictions motivated David’s actions?
How does his faith in God’s purpose for him stand out?
In particular, what principle emerges from 25:39 and 26:10, 23?
Notes
26:19, 20. To be driven out of the promised land (cf. 27:1) is to be driven out not from the dominion of the Lord (see many psalms), but certainly from his special covenanted presence to lands where other gods are worshipped.