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Wisdom Stops a Bloodbath: Abigail, David, and King Saul Spared Again | 1 Samuel 25–27
Welcome to Day 81 of Word for Word: The Bible.
In this episode, we read 1 Samuel chapters 25–27, where David faces moments that test his judgment, restraint, and trust in God’s timing. As he continues to live on the run from Saul, his decisions carry increasing weight—not just for himself, but for those who follow him.
Today’s reading includes:
David’s encounter with Nabal and the insult that nearly leads to bloodshed
Abigail’s wise and courageous intervention that prevents violence
Nabal’s sudden death and David taking Abigail as his wife
David sparing Saul’s life once again, refusing to…
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