With the birthday gift of a luxurious coat of many colors, Joseph's stature of being the "special son" is reinforced and causes him to b the envy of his eleven brothers. To the enragement of his brothers, Joseph parades his new coat like that of a king's robes, Consequently, the brothers set a plan in action to cast Joseph into the desert, leaving him estranged from his father, Jacob of Canaan, who loves and cherishes him dearly.

Abigail's marrriage to Nabal brings her into a household of wealth, and a life of ease- but one where the only master is Nabal, not the Loard. After Nabal foolishly refuses David's men when they ask for food and water, Abigail's brave determination to make things right with David sets her on a new course. Later, when David learns that Nabal has died, he asks the courageous Abigail to be his wife.