“And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take her to him to wife. And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they spake unto her, saying, David sent us unto thee, to take thee to him to wife. And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said, Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord. And Abigail hasted, and arose and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife” (1 Samuel 25:29b-32).
We don’t know how much time had elapsed, but, Abigail received some news that changed her life. Obviously Abigail’s godly lifestyle made quite an impression on David.
He sent his servants to bring her to him. They talked things over, and he asked her to be his wife. She and David had so much more in common. They held a mutual love for God and each other.
With the exception of her being taken captive by the Amalekites in 1 Samuel 30, the rest of Abigail’s days appear happy ones. (David’s army defeated these captors and she was rescued.) We find in 2 Samuel 3:3 that Abigail and David were blessed with a son named Chileab.
It is evident God blessed her life because of her faithfulness and obedience to Him.
Next week we wrap up our study of Abigail. When it comes to the women in David’s life, we often think of Bathsheba or even his first wife, Michal. Abigail may not have been as notorious, but she shines brightly as a “hidden jewel.” Through the fires of adversity, she achieved the brilliance of a priceless ruby.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Going shopping? Don’t forget the fruit. Pray that you would show forth the Fruit of the Spirit in all you do and say.
