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1 Samuel 25:18 · KJV

"Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses."

King James Version

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Passage Context

16They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.
17Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.
18Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses.
19And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal.
20And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by the covert of the hill, and, behold, David and his men came down against her; and she met them.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond in emergencies?

2

What does it mean for you to act quickly in a crisis?

3

When have you taken the initiative to resolve a problem?

Life Application

crisis

Practice being proactive in addressing urgent needs around you.

leadership

Consider how you can lead by example in challenging situations.

People in This Verse

AbigailOT

Abigail was Nabal's wise and discerning wife who acted to prevent disaster. She is known for her intelligence and quick thinking.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 25:3

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