1 Samuel Chapter 25 Bible Quiz — David, Nabal, and Abigail Flashcards

#1

According to 1 Samuel 25:2-3, what was Nabal's wealth measured in, and what character trait is explicitly mentioned about him?

📖 1 Samuel 25:2-3

#2

What had David's men been doing in the wilderness near Nabal's territory, according to David's own words in 1 Samuel 25:7-8?

📖 1 Samuel 25:7-8

#3

How did Nabal respond to David's request for provisions, and what was his tone toward David?

📖 1 Samuel 25:10-11

#4

What specific number of men did David initially prepare to take with him to confront Nabal, as stated in 1 Samuel 25:13?

📖 1 Samuel 25:13

#5

How did Abigail learn about the tension between David and Nabal, and what action did she take in response?

📖 1 Samuel 25:14-17

#6

According to 1 Samuel 25:18-19, what specific items did Abigail prepare to send to David as a gift?

📖 1 Samuel 25:18

#7

What was Abigail's primary argument to David to convince him not to shed blood and take revenge, as recorded in 1 Samuel 25:26-31?

📖 1 Samuel 25:26-31

#8

How did David respond to Abigail's intervention, and what did he say about her role in preventing him from shedding blood?

📖 1 Samuel 25:32-35

#2

Protecting Nabal's flocks as a guard and asking for provisions in return

In 1 Samuel 25:7-8, David reminds Nabal that his men had been a protective wall to Nabal's shepherds and nothing of theirs was missing, implying they had guarded the flocks and now were asking for hospitality in return.

1 Samuel 25:7-8

#1

He had 3,000 sheep and 1,000 goats; he was harsh and evil in his dealings

1 Samuel 25:2-3 specifically states that Nabal had 3,000 sheep and 1,000 goats, and describes him as 'harsh and evil in his dealings,' which establishes his character flaw from the outset.

1 Samuel 25:2-3

#4

400 men

1 Samuel 25:13 explicitly states that David took 400 men with him, leaving 200 behind to guard the baggage, which demonstrates the severity of David's intended response to Nabal's insult.

1 Samuel 25:13

#3

He refused harshly, claiming ignorance of David's identity and rejecting his claim to protection

1 Samuel 25:10-11 records Nabal's contemptuous response, where he questions who David is and refuses his request, essentially claiming not to recognize David's authority or legitimacy.

1 Samuel 25:10-11

#6

200 loaves of bread, 2 skins of wine, 5 roasted sheep, 5 seahs of roasted grain, 100 cakes of raisins, and 200 cakes of pressed figs

1 Samuel 25:18 provides the exact inventory of Abigail's gift: 200 loaves, 2 skins of wine, 5 roasted sheep, 5 seahs of roasted grain, 100 cakes of raisins, and 200 cakes of pressed figs, demonstrating her generosity and thoughtful preparation.

1 Samuel 25:18

#5

One of Nabal's young men told her about David's men and Nabal's harsh response; she quickly gathered provisions without Nabal's knowledge

1 Samuel 25:14-17 describes how one of Nabal's servants informed Abigail of the situation, leading her to immediately prepare a generous gift of food and wine without telling Nabal, demonstrating wisdom and quick action.

1 Samuel 25:14-17

#8

He blessed her, acknowledged that the LORD sent her to meet him, and credited her with keeping him from bloodshed and avenging himself

In 1 Samuel 25:32-35, David explicitly blesses Abigail, thanks her for keeping him from bloodshed, and credits her intervention as sent by the LORD, demonstrating his recognition of her wisdom and God's providence.

1 Samuel 25:32-35

#7

She emphasized that the LORD would fight David's battles, that shedding blood would weigh on his conscience, and that the LORD would establish his dynasty

In 1 Samuel 25:26-31, Abigail appeals to David's faith and future, arguing that the LORD will establish his kingdom, that taking personal vengeance would burden his conscience, and that the LORD fights his battles, thereby preventing him from shedding unnecessary blood.

1 Samuel 25:26-31

#9

What occurred to Nabal after Abigail returned home and told him about her encounter with David?

📖 1 Samuel 25:37-38

#10

After Nabal's death, what did David do regarding Abigail, and what does this reveal about the chapter's conclusion?

📖 1 Samuel 25:39-42

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#10

David sent messengers to her to take her as his wife, and she agreed and became one of his wives

1 Samuel 25:39-42 describes how David sent servants to Abigail with a proposal of marriage, she agreed and went to him, and she became one of his wives, showing that her wisdom and character earned her honor and a place in David's household.

1 Samuel 25:39-42

#9

Nabal's heart died within him, he became like a stone, and he died ten days later; the LORD struck him down

1 Samuel 25:37-38 records that when Abigail told Nabal what had happened, his heart died within him and he became like stone; ten days later the LORD struck him down and he died, demonstrating divine judgment.

1 Samuel 25:37-38

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