This Sunday, we learned about a man named Nabal. Nabal was a wealthy man with thousands of sheep and goats, and he was busy shearing them in a place called Carmel. When David, who was in the wilderness nearby, heard about this, he sent ten young men to Nabal, asking for food in return for helping to protect Nabal’s workers and property.

But Nabal refused David’s request, which was seen as very unkind in those days since hospitality was expected. David became angry and prepared to confront Nabal. However, Nabal’s wife, Abigail, was wise and acted quickly. She gathered food—200 loaves of bread, five prepared sheep, bags of roasted grain, clusters of raisins, and cakes of figs—and set out to meet David and his men, without telling her husband.

When Abigail met David, she humbly offered him the food, asking for peace. David accepted her kindness and decided not to attack Nabal’s household. Abigail returned home to find Nabal celebrating with a big feast, but after he heard what had happened, his heart failed, and he later passed away.

Reminder: We need all kids to help with preparing a play for the congregation as we get ready for a visit from Santa! See you on Sunday!