ESV Reformation Study Bible – 1 Sam 25:19
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1 Sam 25:19

25:19 But she did not tell her husband Nabal. In refusing to confide in her husband, Abigail shows her lack of confidence in him. In view of Abigail’s insight into the Lord’s choice of David (v. 28 and note), her decision to go against her husband’s wishes seems to fall under the category of obeying God rather than men (Acts 5:29).