Abigail is a remarkable mold-breaking woman of the Bible. We find her story in 1 Samuel 25, where she is introduced as a woman with brains and beauty. Her name means "Father rejoices." In a culture that esteemed sons more than daughters, every time Abigail heard her name she was reminded that she was her father's joy. Knowing that a father's attitude towards his daughter can have a profound impact on her confidence and self-image, one has to wonder if Abigail’s father was ins