Samuel is dead, apparently of old age.
Nabal's does not get to live out his natural life span. He is an old (maybe not too old) crank who thinks only of himself. He is ill-tempered and disrepectful to David. David seeks to kill him when he hears of Nabal's disrespect. But, Nabal's wife, Abigail, goes to David and intercedes for Nabal and Nabal's life is spared. But, the LORD avenges David. By the hand of the LORD Nabal dies.
I often wonder when I read or hear this story if Abigail goes to David to spare her own life or the life of Nabal or both. Usually, my answer is both. After all, if Nabal dies, who will care for her? Maybe, David understands this and because of Abigail's pleas, has mercy on her and spares them both. But, the LORD has other plans. The LORD avenges David, releasing Abigail from the marriage to Nabal by striking him dead. Abigail marries David and lives happily ever after. Well, not so sure about the happily ever after. But, she is now married to one who can protect and provide for her.
Not many of us get to live the happily ever after. The only real happily ever after is in the kingdom of God - united (reunited) with God our Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit. Here's the union that will bring true peace and joy - the happy ever after... And from this relationship, all other relationships will fall into a peaceful place..
God's peace be with you... this day.
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