1 Sam. 25, 26

Abigail was the wife of a rich but obstinate man named Nabal. He was consumed with himself and lived riotously. David, while running from Saul, protected Nabal’s shepherds and sheep in hopes of receiving some food and supplies in return. No such thing, because Nabal selfishly refused David. In anger, David set out to destroy the man and his estate. His wife Abigail wisely intercepted David with a pacifying gesture of kindness, thereby preserving her household.

In general, women approach issues with more sensibility than testosterone-driven men. They need such women to stabilize their often self-destructive behavior.

Her value is far above rubies. [Pr. 31:10b]