that David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
Parallel translations
- WEB David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
- KJV And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.
- BSB While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep.
- NKJV When David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep,
- NLT When David heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep,
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Quick answer
David, in the wilderness, hears that Nabal is shearing his sheep. The festive, prosperous occasion prompts David's reasonable request for provision.
Overview
Word reaches David that Nabal is at his shearing, a time of plenty and customary generosity. Having protected Nabal's shepherds, David sees a fitting moment to seek hospitality. The detail sets the stage for a legitimate appeal that will test Nabal's gratitude and reveal his character.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- 2 Sam 13:23After two full years, Absalom had sheep shearers in Baal Hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king’s sons.
- Gen 38:13Tamar was told, “Behold, your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep.”
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The rise of the anointed king after Israel's failed first choice points to the true Anointed One (Messiah means 'anointed'), the shepherd-king after God's own heart from Bethlehem.
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