In her speech to David, what did Abigail ask David to avoid doing so he wouldn't have 'grief or a troubled heart' later?
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Correct answer: Shedding blood without cause
Abigail wisely pointed out that if David took vengeance into his own hands, he would have the burden of unnecessary bloodshed on his conscience once he became king. She encouraged him to let God deal with his enemies.
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