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Abigael
/AB-ih-gayl/
אֲבִיגַיִל
"Father's joy"
1 Samuel 25:3
RoleSee Abigail
Etymology
A variant transliteration of Abigail, preserving the 'el' ending that echoes the Hebrew word for God. Some scholars prefer this spelling as closer to the original Hebrew pronunciation.
Who they were
See Abigail — this is a variant spelling of the same name and character.
Family
- Spouse
- Nabal (first), David (second)
- Children
- Chileab
Character qualities
- See Abigail
Key verse
1 Samuel 25:32-33
Where they appear
Themes
joywisdombeautycourage
Variants & related forms
Abigail · Abigayle · Abbie · Gail
Read their story
Abigael's story begins in 1 Samuel.
The full passage is at 1 Samuel 25:3. Any modern translation will do — the NLT and NIV are the most readable; the ESV and NKJV stay close to the wording the church has used for centuries.
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