College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
1 Samuel 25 - Introduction
A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 25
The death of Samuel. The grand prophet of God finally reached the end of his earthly pilgrimage. He was buried in his home at Ramah. Although mention is made of David's activities, it is not specified that he was able to be in Ramah at the time of Samuel's burial. Since he went farther south after Samuel died, he probably felt he had lost a great friend and that he should get farther away from Saul.
Nabal's shameful treatment of David. David had befriended Nabal by protecting his flocks from time to time. He therefore felt that he had a right to ask for some consideration at the time of the shearing. Nabal was churlish, however, and refused to send any provisions to David. David thus determined to fight against Nabal.
Abigail appeals to David. Abigail was Nabal's wife and when she heard of her husband's unfair treatment of David she went to meet David and asked him to spare her husband. Her words were wise and David listened to her appeal. Although David did not attack Nabal, Nabal was overcome with fear when he heard how close to feeling David's wrath he had come. The Lord then smote him and he died.
David's wives. David married Abigail after Nabal died. He also married Ahinoam of Jezreel. Michal, David's wife, had been given to another man by Saul.
LESSONS FOR LEARNING
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Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints (Psalms 116:15). Verse one of this chapter should stand alone. It records the death of a valiant soldier of the cross. Special notice should be taken of this event. God's followers should always mark well the fall of His valiant leaders.
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Words fitly spoken are like apples of gold (Proverbs 25:11). Abigail's words to David were words of wisdom. He did well to heed them. Wherever Christian people find words of wisdom, they should give full attention to them. They are indeed like apples of gold.
CHAPTER 25 IN REVIEW
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Where was Samuel buried?
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In what wilderness was David hiding?
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To what man did David send for supplies at the time of shearing?
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Where was the man's home?
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What was his wife's name?
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How many men did David take to fight Nabal?
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By what title did Nabal's servant refer to him?
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8.
What is the meaning of Nabal's name?
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9.
What other woman did David marry?
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10.
To what man had Saul given Michal?
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