The Encounter of David and Abigail

Artist: Hans Rottenhammer
Artwork: The Encounter of David and Abigail
Description: This painting depicts the biblical story of David and Abigail. David is a young shepherd who has been anointed by God to be the next king of Israel. Abigail is a beautiful and wise woman who is married to Nabal, a wealthy landowner. Nabal has refused to give David and his men food and supplies, so David has come to take what he needs by force. Abigail meets David on the road and pleads with him to spare her husband’s life. She brings him gifts and convinces him that it is better to be merciful than to take revenge. David is impressed by Abigail’s wisdom and beauty, and he agrees to spare Nabal’s life.
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