1 Samuel 25:18

Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses.

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 25:34 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 25:34, David confirms Abigail's hurried gift in verse 18 prevented his attack on Nabal.

In 1 Samuel 16:20, Jesse sends David with a gift of food to Saul; here Abigail sends a large gift to David — similar pattern of provision.

1 Samuel 17:17 Related theme

In 1 Samuel 17:17, Jesse sends David with food to his brothers; here Abigail sends food to David's men — both involve delivering provisions.

In Genesis 32:13-20, Jacob sends gifts to Esau to turn away his wrath — Abigail mirrors this strategy to pacify David.

2 Samuel 16:1 has Ziba bringing David the same items (200 loaves, raisins, wine) — mirroring Abigail’s gift.

Proverbs 18:16 states a gift opens doors — Abigail’s gift to David exemplifies this, creating an opportunity to plead for mercy.

Proverbs 21:14 declares a gift pacifies anger — Abigail’s secret gift to David perfectly demonstrates this wisdom.

Matthew 5:25 advises settling with an adversary quickly — Abigail exemplifies this by hurrying to appease David with gifts.

In 1 Chronicles 12:40, people bring abundant food to David when he becomes king, mirroring Abigail's generous provision for David.

In Genesis 43:11-14, Jacob sends gifts to Egypt to gain favor — similar to Abigail's gift to David to turn away his anger.

Judges 8:5 Contrast

In Judges 8:5, Gideon asks for bread but is refused; here Abigail gives generously — opposite responses to a leader's need.