David heard the Lord"s voice behind Abigail"s words. Consequently he blessed the Lord, her discernment, and her. God had used David"s conscience to keep him from killing Saul ( 1 Samuel 24:5), and now He used Abigail"s appeal to keep him from killing Nabal. Wise David, who listened to the words of a woman who was a stranger to him, contrasts with foolish Nabal, who would not listen to the words of his wise wife or his fearful servants. Thus godly Abigail, another wise person, became a blessing to David. Earlier Hebrews , a godly person, had been a blessing to her and her household. She kept him from sinning ( 1 Samuel 25:33), and in return he blessed her further by sparing the males of Nabal"s household ( 1 Samuel 25:35). [source][source][source]