Abigail was married to a fool. Her husband had a reputation for being cruel and unkind, and eventually, his stupidity caught up to him; he'd insulted the wrong man. Courageously, Abigail makes a swift decision to intervene. Her discernment to make peace saved her household and prevented unnecessary bloodshed.

Abigail's story is an example of making peace in hostile situations.  Her discernment saved lives and brought on a happy ending...well, for most, that is.