David and his men had protected the sheep of a rich man named Nabal. David asked Nabal to share some food.
Nabal was rude and said no! David got very angry and headed out to fight.
Nabal's wife Abigail was wise. She hurried out with bread, raisins, and treats. She used gentle words, and David calmed down. Abigail stopped a big mistake!
Key Verse
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.Proverbs 16:24, ESV
Talk About It
How can kind words calm someone who is angry?
Story Questions
Who was rude to David?
Nabal
What did Abigail bring David?
Bread, raisins, and treats
How did Abigail calm David down?
With gentle, wise words
Try This Today
Make raisin or fig snacks and practice saying “gentle words” to each other.
Pray Together
God, make my words kind and wise, like Abigail's. Amen.