1 Samuel 25:27
And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.
Cross-reference
1 Samuel 25:42
Historical context
In 1 Samuel 25:42, Abigail becomes David's wife after he accepts her gift — the narrative consequence of her present in verse 27.
1 Samuel 30:26
Allusion
In 1 Samuel 30:26, David sends a 'present' (berakah) to elders — same Hebrew word as Abigail's gift, though context differs.
Genesis 33:11
Allusion
In Genesis 33:11, Jacob urges Esau to accept his 'present' (berakah) to make peace — same word and similar appeasement context as Abigail's gift to David.
Genesis 32:13
Parallel
In Genesis 32:13, Jacob sends a gift to Esau to pacify him—mirroring Abigail's gift to avert David's anger.
Genesis 43:11
Parallel
In Genesis 43:11, Jacob sends a gift to the Egyptian ruler to gain favor—parallel to Abigail's gift to David.
Proverbs 18:16
Parallel
In Proverbs 18:16, a gift opens doors—illustrating what Abigail's gift accomplishes for her.