35. Then David accepted what she had brought him and said, “Go home in peace. See, I have heard what you said and have granted your request.”
36. Then Abigail went to Nabal, and there he was in his house, holding a feast fit for a king. Nabal was in a good mood and very drunk, so she didn’t say anything to him until morning light.
37. In the morning when Nabal sobered up, his wife told him about these events. Then he had a seizure and became paralyzed.
38. About 10 days later, the Lord struck Nabal dead.
39. When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, “Praise the Lord who championed my cause against Nabal’s insults and restrained His servant from doing evil. The Lord brought Nabal’s evil deeds back on his own head.” Then David sent messengers to speak to Abigail about marrying him.