1 Sam 25:35a Then David received from her hand what she had brought him. He bids them call him his son David , intimating that, for his age and estate, David honoured him as a father, and therefore hoped to receive some fatherly kindness from him.4. This story in 1 Samuel 25 is highly unusual in the Bible because a woman, Abigail, is the main character and her speech in verses 24-31 is one of the longest by a woman in the scriptures. He decided NOT to go to war against Nabal. Jesus goes on to help us to see what it means to identify our life with God’s life, to be people who choose life even while we live in a world of death. And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran. 6 Thus you shall salute him: ‘Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have. Only problem? He told Abigail to go home in peace. In his sermon on the mount “Jesus tells us what it means to be people who choose life for the world. I think it’s fair to say that throughout history most Jews and Christians as well as most people have proven incapable of obeying and living that verse. She goes out and meets David and pours her heart out to him accepting all the blame and responsibility, interceding for her husband, reminding David of his better self and all the Lord has done and will do for him and through him, and offers him the gift of food. When David heard Abigail, he said: You have kept me from using my own hands to get even 1 Samuel 25:33 NIrV). Then David moved down into the Desert of Paran. 1 Samuel died, and all Israel gathered to mourn him; they buried him at his home in Ramah. (Redpath) 3. but I say . 8 Ask your young men, and they will tell you. 2 A man in Maon † had a business in Carmel; † he was a very rich man with three thousand sheep and one thousand goats and was shearing his sheep in Carmel. 2 There was a man in Maon, whose property was in Carmel. E. Explain the background of 1 Samuel 25 - starting from 1 Samuel 19 when we see David running from King Saul. 1 Samuel 25: 32 David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me today! 14 One of the servants told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, “David sent messengers from the wilderness to give our master his greetings, but he hurled insults at them. Abigail is an important Biblical role model of moral courage and peacemaking. 2. Abigail. Saved by Kate Milosevic. 1 Samuel 25:2-44. Remember, God will fight for you. Jesus squashed that theory on the cross, turning anger into redemption, destroying the power of death. 1 … She puts herself in the place of a penitent, and of a petitioner. We still get made for all these reasons today. Like Abigail, our Lord also road a donkey when entering a threatening King’s gate. At the time, he was present for the shearing of his flock in Carmel. It couldn’t have been easy for the “intelligent and beautiful” Abigail to be married to Nabal (1 Samuel 25:3). on Learning from a Clever Woman – Abigail, https://brewsterbaptistchurch.org/audio/07202014.mp3, http://crime.chicagotribune.com/chicago/shootings. Abigail stepped in and averted a violent confrontation that surely would have seen many people killed. 1 Samuel died, and all Israel gathered to mourn him; they buried him at his home in Ramah. Abigail / Old Testament / Bible People / Abigail / 08-2 Samuel / David Abigail makes peace. If we are busy holding grudges, we cut off opportunities for us to welcome God. And when the LORD has dealt well with my lord, then remember your servant.”, 32 David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me today! 4 David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. Abigail made haste: Since she was a woman of good understanding (1 Samuel 25:3), she knew that time was of the essence, and something had to be done quickly. 21 Now David had said, “Surely it was in vain that I protected all that this fellow has in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that belonged to him; but he has returned me evil for good. 28 Please forgive the trespass of your servant; for the LORD will certainly make my lord a sure house, because my lord is fighting the battles of the LORD; and evil shall not be found in you so long as you live. Summary Story. Her behaviour was very submissive. 22 God do so to David and more also, if by morning I leave so much as one male of all who belong to him.”. Session Sequence What Children Will Do Supplies Let’s Praise God! This involves truth-telling. There are many servants today who are breaking away from their masters. Abigail has so many admirable qualities: intelligence, persuasive speech, decisiveness, good sense, tact, faith and vision. Abigail reveals how wisdom and determined action need to partner in order to save good people from disaster. 24 She fell at his feet and said, “Upon me alone, my lord, be the guilt; please let your servant speak in your ears, and hear the words of your servant. As a woman of some wealth and privilege, she was approached in trustful confidence by the servants of the household seeking help and she rose to the occasion. Anne Grant. Jesus may have had Nabal in mind when … David then set off and went down to the desert of Maon. Read 1 Samuel 25 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God” (Matt. Chapter 25 of 1 Samuel 25 seems to begin and end with unrelated incidental editorial comments. 1 Samuel 25:17 Now consider carefully what you must do, because disaster looms over our master and all his household. 25 Now Samuel died. The story of Nabal and his wife, Abigail, takes us to a situation that children are very familiar with: sharing. In verses 43 and 44, we are informed that while David has gained a second wife, he has lost another (Michal). After all, she had lived with a man who’s name means fool for who knows how long. I Samuel 25:32-33 David said to Abigail, “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me. Rev. David valiantly avoids harming Saul, even when he could, there are battles but David will not commit violence against the King of Israel. 2 And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel. She taught him Jesus’ beatitudes, long before Jesus. God used Abigail to keep David from seeking to avenge himself and he is grateful. The story zooms in on Abigail and David, at odds. She is a type and shadow of the church that stands as the corporate intercessor interceding on behalf of those who face the impending judgment and annihilation for their wickedness and defiance against righteousness. Will you let your ego rule the day over Nabal, or will you accept the justice laid before you – cue the army of donkeys with the extravagant provisions for David and his men. Abigail's action in these words took upon herself the guilt of her husband, hoping in this to save his life, and this in spite of Nabal's unworthiness. CHAPTER 25. He was a foolish and harsh man, and when David sent his young men to him for provisions, Nabal almost incited a war. Abigail is a type and picture of an intercessor whose powerful supplication averts judgment. Please do listen carefully, for this is God’s word for us this evening: 25:1 Now Nabal’s reply is ungracious, selfish, lacking in tact or hospitality, and disrespectful; other than that it wasn’t so bad. Abigail’s story is told in 1 Samuel 25, at the time when Saul was king. The two men get very mad, but Nabal’s wife, Abigail, brings food to David to settle the conflict. His name means ‘fool,’ and he is indeed foolish!” 1 Samuel 25:25 (NIV) Despite defying her husband and saying negative things about him, Abigail is commended for her actions. She deals with both the rashness of Nabal and the danger of David in a resourceful way and at considerable risk to herself. Scripture presents her as a beautiful, intelligent woman whose lot in life is one of being married to a rich fool. Abigail's skillful warning here had the desired effect. What sorts of behavior or actions “set you off?” Why are we so prone to want revenge and to strike back at someone we believe has wronged us? Romans 3:25 (see also Hebrews 2:17, 1 John 2:2, and 1 John 4:10) Example 8: Abigail established peace. a Then David went down to the wilderness of Paran. She is the clear decision maker and action taker. Verse 3 2. When David hears the response he’s furious and takes off with two-thirds of his men to kill every man in Nabal’s household. This was greatly appreciated by the herdsmen as they explained to Abigail: “The men were very good to us, and we were not hurt, nor did we miss anything as long as we accompanied them, when we were in the fields. 1 Samuel 25 tells us that Abigail was an intelligent and beautiful woman married to a hard, mean, cruel man named Nabal. When do you find yourself getting mad? The issue is food, David wants to feed his soldiers, Nabal does not want to be bothered. Dwelling on the text and textual context . She could have been a victim of violence at the hand of either Nabal or David. Eighty children and almost a hundred people dedicated to working to relieve the suffering associated with AIDS were among those killed. And all Israel assembled and mourned for him, and they buried him in his house at Ramah. 41 She bowed down with her face to the ground and said, "I am your servant and am ready to serve you and wash the feet of my lord's servants." It is a rather long chapter, but it tells us one story, and so we will take it as a whole. Chapter 25. While she was stuck in a bad situation, she didn’t allow the existing cultural norms or an oppressive husband to stop her from taking action. This shows us that God helps us get along. He had a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was … Chapter 25 of 1 Samuel 25 seems to begin and end with unrelated incidental editorial comments. 33 May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands. Abigail. Yet, through forgiveness, we are shown a new way, the way of life. A more noble act of self-sacrificing love would be hard indeed to find. 1 Samuel 25: Without Abigail there would have been judgment on Nabal, but Abigail established peace between he and David. Be generous. And David arose and went down to the Wilderness of Para B. You are never alone. Abigail was able to avert a confrontation between two leaders that would have been disastrous for both. Abigail devises the perfect solution to the dilemma: she intercedes on behalf of Nabal ( 1 Samuel 25:24), although conceding that he has no case and no hope of survival ( 1 Samuel 25:25-26). “David said to Abigail, “Praise be to the Lord, … When Abigail hears about the confrontation between David and her husband Nabal, she takes action and gathers up food and supplies to bring out to David as a peace offering. This involves truth-telling. In this story she is the only person in contact with all the other characters. Back in 1 Samuel 15 Saul’s disobedience caused God to reject him as king. David and Abigail. 2 And there was a … She lived to please God, and God made her life significant. We might wonder, “How could such intelligent, tactful, and beautiful woman have ended up with such a foolish, stupid man?” But remember Nabal had money and Abigail’s parents most likely arranged their daughter’s marriage to him; it’s not like Abigail had a choice. 2 Samuel 16:1 SHE … 23 When Abigail saw David, she hurried and alighted from the donkey, and fell before David on her face, bowing to the ground. 2 Now, there was a man in Maon whose business was at Carmel; the man was very rich: he owned three thousand sheep and a thousand goats. 27 And now let this present that your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord. She could not excuse her husband's conduct. 1 Samuel 17:17 One day Jesse said to his son David, "Take this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. Moses said, “choose life!” Most of us think that applies to us individually, but Moses probably meant corporately – choose life for one another. 13 David said to his men, “Every man strap on his sword!” And every one of them strapped on his sword; David also strapped on his sword; and about four hundred men went up after David, while two hundred remained with the baggage. Abigail (Hebrew: אֲבִיגַיִל ‎, avigáyil, ’ǎḇîḡayil) was married to Nabal; she became married to the future King David after Nabal's death (1 Samuel 25). Death of Samuel. Stepping outside of the narrative for a moment, isn't this how Jesus would like us to order our lives? Then David moved down into the Desert of Paran. Mt 5:21-37 offers part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Jesus goes on to help us to see what it means to identify our life with God’s life, to be people who choose life even while we live in a world of death. We don’t want to be considered weak, we don’t want to be taken advantage of; we want to get even. David and the men in his army were hungry from running from King Saul, so David sent a messenger to ask Nabal to give David and his army some food. Jane Esterline. In verse 1, we are told that Samuel has died. 1 Samuel 25:1-31. 1 Samuel 25:42 "And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife." 1 Samuel died and all Israel assembled to mourn for him. She was a beautiful, intelligent woman married to a mean, miserable, selfish man, Nabal (whose name means “fool”). Who is the son of Jesse? 4. “Yet, if the way be clear, perhaps murdering a fool would actually tarnish your good name.” Abigail does not go as far as saying King Saul is a fool, but that point is already proven in 1 Samuel, plus calling a King a fool (nabal) is counter productive. If “vengeance is mine, says the Lord,” then it cannot be yours or mine yet we take vengeance into our own hands all the time. In other words, while overtly defending him, she covertly dissociates herself from him." 25 Samuel died, and all Israel assembled to mourn for him, and they buried him by his home in Ramah. Feb 20, 2014 - This worksheet to accompany the lesson on Abigail (1 Samuel 25) is suitable for a range of age groups and is part of a whole lesson available onsite. "Never was such an admonition better given or better received. Doug Scalise, Brewster Baptist Church, Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:36 — 25.3MB). “Think on this,” Abigail says, speaking truth to power, would you like to live into the way of life through forgiveness? Sunday School Activities Church Activities Bible Activities Sunday School Lessons Sunday School Crafts 1 Samuel 25 David Bible Family Worship Night Kids Church Lessons. David and the men in his army were hungry from running from King Saul, so David sent a messenger to ask Nabal to give David and his army some food. October 27, 2019. Pr. I do not think these are incidental remarks. 550 Center New Texas RoadPlum Borough, Pittsburgh, PA 15239, Copyright 2018 The Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek All Rights Reserved. Isaac Villegas suggests the following: “Killing is no way to live with one another. Faith Presbyterian Church – Evening Service. The anger, Jesus says, the hatred inside of us that overflows into acts of violence—if we harbor such attitudes toward one another, we won’t be able to live into the fullness of God’s life among us. This chapter would be great as a movie. He was shearing his sheep in Carmel. How can we cultivate those same qualities in our lives. Then the camera pans to his smart, sensible, beautiful wife, Abigail. [1] If a terrorist group shot over 1,250 people in a major American city in six months, how might we respond? And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran.. 2 And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his … The world is a complex and difficult place filled with people with very different world views, goals, and values, but the question remains: what do vengeance and revenge bring about? October 21, 2001. 33 Blessed be your good sense, and blessed be you, who have kept me today from bloodguilt and from avenging myself by my own hand! If someone tried to hurt my wife or sons, I don’t know that leaving vengeance to God would be the first thing I’d be thinking about. 33 Blessed be your good sense, and blessed be you, who have kept me today from bloodguilt and from avenging myself by my own hand!”. “Abigail” 1 Samuel 25. But Abigail “act[s] quickly” (25:18). The Bible describes Abigail as being “an intelligent and beautiful woman,” but sadly, her marriage was hard (1 Samuel 25:3). [2 A man in Maon had a business in Carmel; he was a very rich man with 3,000 sheep and 1,000 goats and was shearing his sheep in Carmel. 12 Abigail Makes Peace 1 Samuel 25:1-35 154 FaithWeaver • Summer Quarter ession Worship Theme: God brings peace. As the story goes, in 1 Samuel… Do not view her as a minor character or subservient woman. Then David moved down into the Desert of Paran. In ancient Israel reciprocity was an understood quality – as in ‘an eye for an eye’, so too if the given wisdom was ‘If I shelter and provide for you, you reciprocate and do the same for me in my time of need.” This was and is a core value in community living. Here we go!!! In verse 1, we are told that Samuel has died. Yielding pacifies great offences. 3 Now the name of the man was Nabal, and the name of his wife Abigail. Abigail will be speaking to a very high ego and plays coy only to catch his attention in order to stop massive blood shed, and irrevocable wrong. In the larger story David is anointed to be king, yet King Saul will not abdicate the thrown. Her name is Abigail and she has a spouse named Nabal, which means ‘fool’ in Hebrew. Peace be to thy house and to all that thou hast.’’ Tell him I am a hearty well-wisher to his health and prosperity. She was a beautiful, intelligent woman married to a mean, … David is grateful and speaks a three-fold blessing: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me today! Abigail helps to calm David down and enables him to see that there is alternative to bloodshed. 15 Yet the men were very good to us, and we suffered no harm, and we never missed anything when we were in the fields, as long as we were with them; 16 they were a wall to us both by night and by day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep. Furthermore, David recognises that Abigail was sent by God. Now that it is shearing time, David sends messengers asking for a little something for the effort. As David had once helped Nabal’s workers by protecting them and offering food, it was right for David to ask for the same from Nabal. They were a wall to us both by night and day, all the time we were with them keeping the sheep” (1 Samuel 25:15-16). Most of us might not have killed someone, but we may have hit someone, even a loved one. Bible Point: God helps us get along. She saw a BIG problem coming if David and Nabal chose to fight. 14 But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, “David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he shouted insults at them. Therefore this article focuses on the dexterous role of Abigail and as a legendary for women of this generation to emulate her method as bridge builder for her household and how she stopped unnecessary bloodshed in ancient Israel. 30 When the LORD has done to my lord according to all the good that he has spoken concerning you, and has appointed you prince over Israel, 31 my lord shall have no cause of grief, or pangs of conscience, for having shed blood without cause or for having saved himself. 1 Samuel 25: Without Abigail there would have been judgment on Nabal, but Abigail established peace between he and David. 3 This man’s name was Nabal, and his wife, Abigail, was a sensible and beautiful woman. This week's focus is on Abigail, so grab your bibles, pens, journals, tea and some worship music. She is seen by David as acting for and speaking for God. Scripture references: 1 Samuel 25, Proverbs 31:11-12, and I Peter 5:8-9Welcome ladies to our online bible weekly discussion. At the end of Deuteronomy Moses is giving a speech preparing Joshua and the Israelites to live well. “The list of Abigail’s ‘gifts’ to David (protection money or gift?) And all Israel assembled and mourned for him, and they buried him in his house at Ramah. 1 Samuel 17:17 One day Jesse said to his son David, "Take this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. 1 Samuel 25 Parallel Chapters ... ‘Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have. This worksheet to accompany the lesson on Abigail (1 Samuel 25) is suitable for a range of age groups and is part of a whole lesson available onsite. [ a] The very next chapter God asks Samuel to anoint David as the next king. David was either in a foul mood or clearly saw the injustice of Nabal’s selfishness. Jane EsterlinePresbyterian Church of Plum Creek, Pittsburgh, PA. Stay in the loop about church events, happenings, and news. Abigail, one woman with one donkey, makes one perfect corrective criticism: do you want the blood of the innocent on your hands? 1 Samuel 25 The Death of Samuel. This proves that David did not need to avenge himself with his own hand; God was more than able to do it. By bringing emotional nourishment and encouraging peace, Abigail represents a prefiguration of the Virgin as intercessor. In 1 Samuel 25 what happens that makes Nabal and David angry and ready to resort to violence? Not all characters in scripture are named, especially women, but when they are there is a very, very good reason. 25 My lord, do not take seriously this ill-natured fellow, Nabal; for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him; but I, your servant, did not see the young men of my lord, whom you sent. 10 But Nabal answered David’s servants, “Who is David? Her wise intervention saved David from a tragic sin and gives us an example of making peace. 1 Samuel 25:18-19,23-25 No matter what, we can trust that God has a bigger plan and we shouldn’t let our hurt feelings get in the way of pointing people to Jesus and seeking reconciliation every chance we get. Session Sequence What Children Will Do Supplies But the story of Abigail offers us a third and better way to respond. Humble yourself. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth was an acceptable retaliation theology in David’s time. "Let not my lord regard this fellow Nabal" (1 Samuel 25:25). b. He was a foolish and harsh man, and when David sent his young men to him for provisions, Nabal almost incited a war. For he is such a scoundrel that nobody can speak to him!" Maybe there will come to you one day, as there came to Abigail, a new opportunity; but until then, it is for you to prove the grace and power of the Lord in your heart to strengthen you and keep you pure." 16 Night and day they were a wall around us the whole time we were herding our sheep near them. 20 As she rode on the donkey and came down under cover of the mountain, David and his men came down toward her; and she met them. Abigail (1 Samuel 25) was a woman of beauty and wisdom. 24 She fell at his feet and said, “Upon me alone, my lord, be the guilt; please let your servant speak in your ears, and hear the words of your servant. One woman with one donkey, followed by an army of donkeys loaded with exactly what David asked from Nabal. 39. Rev. David then went down to the Wilderness of Paran. Why do you think anger and violence are such a problem for so many people and for humanity in general? The two men get very mad, but Nabal’s wife, Abigail, brings food to David to settle the conflict. David is not yet king, he is still at war with King Saul. He had a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was … He had a thousand goats and 3,000 sheep. is extensive and extravagant. However, everything went sour whenever David asked Nabal to share some food with his army. Nabal refuses! The beginning of 1 Samuel 25 - which leads to the Tact of Abigail A. Samuel has died - (1 Samuel 25:1NKJV) - 1 Then Samuel died; and the Israelites gathered together and lamented for him, and buried him at his home in Ramah. . Nabal & Abigail (1 Samuel 25:1-35) Preschool Bible Lesson. Saul is still the king. Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:18-31 (Read 1 Samuel 25:18-31) By a present Abigail atoned for Nabal's denial of David's request. ( 1Sa 25:4-9) David asks for compensation for his valuable service to Nabal. 1. Background story:In the book of 1 Samuel 25, you will read about an amazing woman the bible describes… Abigail risked her life, one woman standing in the way of an angry almost king with a huge ego. We learn that David and his men have been staying in the wilderness near Nabal’s flocks and while they’ve been around no marauders or thieves have been able to steal any sheep or harm Nabal’s servants. I Samuel 25:32-33 David said to Abigail, “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me. Spirit Fuel. 34 For as surely as the LORD the God of Israel lives, who has restrained me from hurting you, unless you had hurried and come to meet me, truly by morning there would not have been left to Nabal so much as one male.” 35 Then David received from her hand what she had brought him; he said to her, “Go up to your house in peace; see, I have heeded your voice, and I have granted your petition.”. This shows us that God helps us get along. Abigail teaches us the value of keeping our composure, seeing the bigger picture, forming a workable plan and influencing even more powerful people to follow a wiser and more peaceful path. In Chicago, Illinois, 1,254 people were shot between January 1 and July 14 of this year! David, Nabal, and Abigail. He pleaded the kindness which Nabal’s shepherds had received from David and … And there was a man in Maon … More † David then went down to the Wilderness of Paran. The world in which we live could use a lot more people like Abigail. 1 Samuel 25:2-35, Learning from a Clever Woman Abigail allows David a moment to regroup. The people in conflict in the Ukraine, in the Middle East, in our country as well as people in smaller interpersonal conflicts could learn a lesson from a wise and courageous peace-making woman we meet in 1 Samuel 25 named Abigail whose story is almost like an illustration or a parable of the verse in Romans 12:19. The Call to Worship today from Romans 12:19 states, “Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord (which comes from Deuteronomy 32:35).” That is really a hard thing to do isn’t it? Imagine wise Abigail, who executes the proper protocol before a future king and bows before him, also raises a finger of hesitation to say “Let’s think this through for just one moment, please. Read 1 Samuel 25 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God” (Matt. When Abigail saw David: Because of the hilly terrain (she went down under cover of the hill, 1 Samuel 25:20), Abigail could remain hidden from David right up until they met face to face. Maybe Nabal is angry because he feels like he is being strong-armed or extorted into doing something he doesn’t want to; maybe he didn’t fully grasp the benefit that David and his men provided; maybe he was dense as his name implies. Nicoletti Our text this evening is from First Samuel, chapter twenty-five. Killing is no way to live with one another. .” turning conventional wisdom for his time on its ear. Abigail 1 Samuel 25:1-31 Rev. 1 Samuel 25 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) David, Nabal, and Abigail. Weaving Faith Into Life: Kids will trust God to give them peace. Act with holy boldness. What is gained by Hamas or Israel as more children die on both sides? Are you seeing this like a movie – David’s ten messengers return with the news, David is furious, “Get your swords!” 400 men bent on destruction start for Nabal’s home. a Then David went down to the wilderness of Paran. 1 Samuel 25-27 New International Version (NIV) David, Nabal and Abigail. Hopefully, we can learn from her example. 9 When David’s young men came, they said all this to Nabal in the name of David; and then they waited. In 1 Samuel 25:33, David was grateful that Abigail’s appeal had kept him from avenging myself with my own hand. And he said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. 25 1 And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. 5:9). It will not lead to peace; it will only lead to more people who want to kill and the cycle of violence will continue as it has for so long when people react rashly in anger and fear instead of seeking another way to resolve conflict. 25 Now Samuel died. 15 Yet these men were very good to us. How can we break the unending cycle of vengeance and violence? No doubt this was not the first time she'd had… We displayed a transparency that said: USE YOUR POWER TO MAKE PEACE. But the story of Abigail offers us a third and better way to respond. Rev. She has the whole chapter in Samuel 25, and she is named. 2 There was a man of Maon who had property in Carmel; he was very wealthy, owning three thousand sheep and a thousand goats.
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