Tag: Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel

           We first meet Abigail in connection with her first husband, Nabal of Carmel. Nabal is described in 1 Samuel 25 as surly and mean in his dealing. In contrast, Abigail is described as “an intelligent and beautiful woman.”  From what little we’re told about her in scripture, she seems to live up to the meaning […]