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She said to her young men, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she didn`t tell her husband, Nabal.
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Wisdom in a Crisis
Commentators explain that Abigail's decision not to tell her husband was a mark of profound wisdom, not disrespect. Given Nabal's foolish and obstinate character, and the urgency of David's impending attack, informing him would have wasted critical time and likely made the situation worse. Her secrecy was a necessary tactic to save her household from ruin.
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Reformed Baptist
And she said to her servants, go on before me With the present, the sight of which she wisely considered would in a …
Presbyterian
By a gift, Abigail atoned for Nabal's denial of David's request. Her behaviour was very submissive. Yielding pacifies great offences. She puts hers…