Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on 1 Samuel 25:14-18

14-18. Then Abigail made haste--The prudence and address of Nabal's wife were the means of saving him and family from utter destruction. She acknowledged the demand of her formidable neighbors; but justly considering, that to atone for the insolence of her husband, a greater degree of liberality had become necessary, she collected a large amount of food, accompanying it with the most valued products of the country.

bottles--goatskins, capable of holding a great quantity.

parched corn--It was customary to eat parched corn when it was fully grown, but not ripe.