The Anointed's Failures

Introduction: After the death of Samuel (vs. 1)
I. David's desire for vengeance
A. His focus on Nabal (vss. 2, 3)

B.  His reasonable request (vss. 4-9)

C.  His name is reviled (vss. 10-12)

D.  His sinful plan of action (vs. 13)

II. Abigail's Godly action
A. Her evaluation of the situation (vss. 14-17)

B.  Her repentant peace offering (vss. 18-20) 

C.  Her bravery (vss. 21-22)

D.  Her humility (vss. 23)

III.
A. Her confession (vss. 24-25)

B.  He rebuke (vss. 26)

C.  Her declaration (vss. 27-31)

D.  Her success (vss. 32-35) God's Vengeance (vss. 36-39)

IV. David's desire for wives
A. His proposal (vss. 39b-42)

B.  His other wife (vss. 43)

C.  His first wife (vs. 44)

D.  His first wife (vs. 44)

Conclusion: