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Connecting Statement:
The writer has finished giving background information, so he continues the story. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background)
lay before David facedown and bowed herself to the ground
Abigail was being humble and showing that she would obey David because he was a powerful leader.
listen to
"hear"
my master ... your servant ... words of your servant
"you ... my words." Abigail speaks of herself and David as if they are two different people to show that she respects David. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns)