In 1 Samuel 25:26, Abigail credits God for restraining David — here David echoes that language, blessing her as the instrument.

In 1 Samuel 25:31, Abigail warns of future grief from bloodshed — here David blesses her for sparing him that very grief.

In 1 Samuel 25:38, God strikes Nabal dead, vindicating David's restraint and showing that God handles judgment.

In 1 Samuel 24:19, David blesses Saul for sparing him — here David blesses Abigail for keeping him from bloodshed, showing consistent character.

In 1 Samuel 26:9, David again refuses to harm Saul, reinforcing his commitment to avoid bloodguilt against the Lord's anointed.

In 1 Samuel 26:10, David trusts God to strike Saul, echoing his reliance on divine justice rather than taking vengeance himself.

In 1 Samuel 24:7, David restrains his men from attacking Saul, another instance of being kept from bloodguilt against the Lord's anointed.

In Psalm 141:5, the psalmist welcomes righteous rebuke as kindness — here David blesses Abigail for restraining him from sin, valuing her correction.

Proverbs 9:9 says a wise man grows wiser through instruction — here David demonstrates this by blessing Abigail's wise counsel.

Proverbs 17:10 notes a rebuke penetrates a wise man — here David's grateful response to Abigail's rebuke shows his understanding.

Proverbs 25:12 compares a wise reprover to gold jewelry — here David treats Abigail's rebuke as a blessing, showing a listening ear.

Proverbs 28:23 says rebuke brings more favor than flattery — here Abigail's rebuke earns David's blessing, illustrating the principle.

Proverbs 15:23 praises a timely word — Abigail's apt answer here is a perfect example.

Romans 12:19 commands not to avenge — David's restraint here aligns with that New Testament principle.

Proverbs 11:16 says a gracious woman gains honor — Abigail's discretion here exemplifies that principle.

Proverbs 1:5 praises wisdom and guidance, which Abigail demonstrated by using discretion to keep David from bloodguilt.