1 Samuel 25 - Outline

v1

all Israel lamented the death of Samuel

v2-3

introduction to Nabal, a rich man who was evil, and Abigail, a beautiful woman who had good understanding

v4-9

David sent his servants to Nabal with peace, when Nabal had prosperity, to humbly request a reward for their hard work for him

v10-11

Nabal arrogantly presumed evil accusations about David that were not true, and selfishly refused to give him anything

v12-13

David and his men put on their swords and headed out

v14-17

someone told Abigail what was going on, and how Nabal had railed on David's messengers

v18-20

Abigail hurried, prepared a generous gift, and went and met David's men

v21-22

David was about to utterly destroy every male who belonged to Nabal

v23-28

Abigail humbly interceded with David for her husband

v29-31

Abigail spoke of the good that the Lord would do for David, and entreated him not to kill and take revenge at this time

v32-35

David blessed Abigail and told her how she prevented a massacre

v36-38

Nabal was scared stiff, then the Lord took his life

v39-42

After Nabal was dead, David married Abigail

v43-44

David also married Ahinoam, but Saul had given David's wife Michal to someone else