3. The Customs of the Time
• David Protects Nabal’s Flocks
• Nabal is Indebted by Custom
• David Requests a Gift at Harvest
4. Nabal – the Fool
•Nabal refuses David
•Insults David by implying he is
a runaway slave (10)
•Apparently believes he has
provided his wealth himself (11)
5. Nabal ‘s Negative Example
• Covetous – Luke 12:15
•Idolatrous - Colossians 3:5
•Trust in riches - 1 Timothy 6:17
•Ineffective -James 2:16
6. Abigail Saves David
• David's pride has been wounded
• He let expectations run free
• He’s intent on vengeance
• Lead us not into temptation
• Abigail brings a gift
(from Nabal’s feast)
Reminds David of God’s providence
• David acknowledges God
7. God Deals Justly
•Nabal dies in 10 days (Why?)
•Abigail Marries David
•God Delivers David
•God’s warning unheeded
Deuteromomy 17:14-20