She reminds us of the self-possession of Jael, or of Abigail, the wife of Nabal. |
As to the nature of his conduct at this time, no room is left for doubt by the story of Nabal. |
When Abigail returned to Nabal, he was holding a feast in his house like a king. |
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep. |
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal sheared his sheep. |
The inhabitants, like Nabal of Carmel, are rich in sheep and oxen. |