Bible Explorer · Event · c. 1013 BC

Abigail averts bloodshed through wisdom at Carmel

When drunken Nabal insolently refused food to David’s men during sheep shearing, David marched with 400 armed men; Abigail rushed with bread, wine, roasted grain, and figs, prostrating herself to turn away David’s wrath.

Chronology and Dating

Date: c. 1013 BC · Note: Occurred in the wilderness of Paran and Carmel shortly after Samuel’s death.

Scripture References

1 Samuel 25:14-35

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