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Abigail

Born: 1020 BCE — became David's wife around 1000 BCE

Died: 970 BCE — approximate, death date unknown

Era: united-monarchy

Wife of David, king of Israel. First married to Nabal, a wealthy but harsh man from Carmel. Described in 1 Samuel 25 as both intelligent and beautiful. Interceded with David to prevent him from taking revenge on her household after Nabal insulted David’s men. Became David’s wife after Nabal’s death. Mother of Chileab (also called Daniel), David’s second son.