How One Act of Kindness Changed Everything

What was Nabal's primary characteristic, according to the narrator?

• He was very wise.

• He was very smart but not wise.

• He was neither smart nor wise.

• He was wise but not smart.

What was the role of David's mighty men in relation to Nabal's farm?

• They helped Nabal count his sheep.

• They protected Nabal's farm from thieves.

• They helped Nabal grow his crops.

• They were Nabal's personal guards.

How did Nabal respond when David's men asked for food for a festival?

• He generously gave them food and supplies.

• He asked them to return later for the food.

• He refused to give them anything and insulted them.

• He offered them only a small portion of food.

What did one of Nabal's shepherds do after Nabal refused David's men?

• He went to tell David about Nabal's refusal.

• He gathered food to give to David's men secretly.

• He went to talk to Abigail about the situation.

• He tried to convince Nabal to change his mind.

What did Abigail realize about her husband, Nabal, despite his knowledge from books?

• He was a great leader.

• He was very wealthy.

• He lacked wisdom.

• He was a skilled fighter.

What was David's initial reaction when he heard Nabal had insulted him and his men?

• He decided to send Nabal a gift.

• He prepared to fight Nabal.

• He ignored Nabal's insults.

• He asked Nabal for an apology.

How did Abigail prevent David and his men from attacking Nabal?

• She convinced Nabal to apologize.

• She offered David and his men food.

• She gathered an army to defend Nabal.

• She hid Nabal from David's men.

How does this story reflect the kind of peace and justice God wants us to bring into the world?

Can you think of a time when you or someone you know acted like Nabal — refusing to listen or being too proud? What was the result?

What was the ultimate consequence of Nabal's foolishness and Abigail's wisdom?

• Nabal became king, and Abigail remained his wife.

• Nabal died, and Abigail became David's queen.

• Nabal and Abigail reconciled with David.

• Nabal lost his wealth, but Abigail saved his life.