1 Samuel 25:32–35: David's Sword Peace Bonded
David does not simply cool off; he credits God with sending Abigail to keep him from blood guiltiness. The passage shows a sword held in place by received counsel and reverent attention to God as judge.
Who Was Abigail Married To? 1 Samuel 25:39–44
Abigail was married first to Nabal of Carmel, and after his death she became David's wife. The same passage records David's other marriages, which the text reports without praising.
Who Was Abigail's Husband? Nabal and David
Abigail's husband in 1 Samuel 25 is Nabal, a rich sheep owner of the house of Caleb. After Nabal dies, she becomes David's wife, but the story's weight falls on the bloodshed David was kept from.