Editing Nabal (section)

== Abigail's character ==
Abigail is described in the account as being beautiful and intelligent,<ref name="bibleverse|1|Samuel|25:3"/> and the [[aggadah]] treats Abigail as being one of the four most beautiful women in Jewish history (the other three being [[Sarah]], [[Rahab]], and [[Esther]]);<ref>"Abigail". ''Jewish Encyclopedia''.</ref> in the aggadah it is claimed that David nearly fell in love with her while she was still the wife of Nabal, but Abigail's moral strength and dignity prevented any liaisons, although she is also criticized for stating ''remember your handmaid'', as in the agaddah's view this was unbecoming of a married woman.