Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep. New Living Translation When David heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep, English Standard Version David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. Berean Standard Bible While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep. King James Bible And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep. New King James Version When David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep, New American Standard Bible that David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. NASB 1995 that David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. NASB 1977 that David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. Legacy Standard Bible that David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. Amplified Bible David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. Christian Standard Bible While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep, Holman Christian Standard Bible While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep, American Standard Version And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. Contemporary English Version One day, Nabal was in Carmel where his servants were cutting the wool from his sheep. David was in the desert when he heard about it. English Revised Version And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep. GOD'S WORD® Translation While David was in the desert, he heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep. Good News Translation and David, who was in the wilderness, heard about it, International Standard Version While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep. Majority Standard Bible While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep. NET Bible When David heard in the desert that Nabal was shearing his sheep, New Heart English Bible David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. Webster's Bible Translation And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. World English Bible David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David hears in the wilderness that Nabal is shearing his flock, Young's Literal Translation And David heareth in the wilderness that Nabal is shearing his flock, Smith's Literal Translation And David will hear in the desert that Nabal sheared his sheep. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep, Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, when David, in the desert, had heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep, New American Bible While in the wilderness, David heard that Nabal was shearing his flock, New Revised Standard Version David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal sheared his sheep OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David heard in the wilderness, that Nabal the Carmelite was shearing his sheep. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David, Nabal, and Abigail…3His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings. 4While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep. 5So David sent ten young men and instructed them, “Go up to Nabal at Carmel. Greet him in my name… Cross References 1 Samuel 16:11 And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” 1 Samuel 23:15-18 While David was in Horesh in the Wilderness of Ziph, he saw that Saul had come out to take his life. / And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, / saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.” ... 1 Samuel 30:26-31 When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ... 2 Samuel 2:1-4 Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ... 2 Samuel 16:1-2 When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. / “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” 2 Kings 4:8-10 One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” 2 Kings 4:42-44 Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD. 2 Kings 6:23 So the king prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean raiders did not come into the land of Israel again. 1 Chronicles 12:18 Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. Nehemiah 8:10 Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Job 1:13-15 One day, while Job’s sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, / a messenger came and reported to Job: “While the oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby, / the Sabeans swooped down and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Proverbs 3:27-28 Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act. / Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”—when you already have the means. Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Isaiah 32:8 But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes. Treasury of Scripture And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep. did shear Genesis 38:13 And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold thy father in law goeth up to Timnath to shear his sheep. 2 Samuel 13:23 And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baalhazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king's sons. Jump to Previous Cutting David Desert Heard Heareth Nabal Shear Shearing Sheep Waste Wilderness Wool WordJump to Next Cutting David Desert Heard Heareth Nabal Shear Shearing Sheep Waste Wilderness Wool Word1 Samuel 25 1. Samuel dies2. David in Paran sends to Nabal 10. Provoked by Nabal's rudeness, he minds to destroy him 14. Abigail understanding thereof 18. takes a present 23. and by her wisdom 32. pacifies David 36. Nabal hearing thereof, dies 39. David takes Abigail and Ahinoam to be his wives 44. Michal is given to Phalti While David was in the wilderness The phrase "while David was in the wilderness" situates us in a period of David's life marked by exile and survival. The Hebrew word for "wilderness" is "midbar," which often refers to a desolate, uninhabited land. This setting is significant as it reflects David's status as a fugitive, fleeing from King Saul's pursuit. The wilderness is not just a physical location but also a spiritual metaphor for trials and testing. In biblical history, the wilderness is where God often meets His people, providing sustenance and revelation. For David, this time in the wilderness is a period of preparation and reliance on God's provision and guidance. he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, and at this time, a fugitive from King Saul. He is in the wilderness, leading a group of men. 2. Nabal A wealthy but foolish man from Maon, known for his harsh and surly behavior. His name means "fool" in Hebrew, which is significant in understanding his character. 3. Wilderness The region where David and his men are hiding. It represents a place of testing and reliance on God for David. 4. Sheep Shearing A time of festivity and celebration in ancient Israel, often associated with feasting and generosity. It is during this event that David seeks provisions from Nabal. 5. Carmel The location where Nabal's sheep shearing takes place. It is a place of abundance and prosperity, contrasting with David's wilderness experience. Teaching Points God's Provision in the WildernessDavid's time in the wilderness teaches us to trust in God's provision even in difficult circumstances. Like David, we may find ourselves in "wilderness" seasons where reliance on God is crucial. The Importance of Generosity Nabal's refusal to share his abundance during a time of celebration highlights the importance of generosity. As Christians, we are called to be generous, especially when we have been blessed with abundance. Wisdom vs. Foolishness Nabal's name and actions serve as a reminder of the biblical theme of wisdom versus foolishness. We are encouraged to seek wisdom from God and avoid the pitfalls of foolish behavior. Responding to Insults with Grace David's initial response to Nabal's insult was anger, but Abigail's intervention teaches us the value of responding with grace and seeking peaceful resolutions.(4) And David heard in the wilderness.--The question of the support of the large band of devoted followers who obeyed David must have been usually a very anxious one. No doubt, contributions from the farmers and sheep-masters materially aided the supplies David and his men derived from their raids across the Philistine borders. It is likely enough that some of these contributions were not always willingly made; still, there is no doubt that the presence of the armed band of David during the latter years of Saul afforded considerable protection to the border land. His position resembled that of a modern Arab sheik of a friendly Bedaween tribe, and it is clear that on the whole his career as head of an army of free lances tended to popularise him among the southern tribes of Israel. Nabal's conduct appears to have been more than churlish and foolish, for David, according to the showing of Nabal's own shepherds, had on many occasions been of substantial service to them as they tended their flocks in exposed and dangerous localities. The testimony of these shepherd folk may be accepted generally as the popular estimate of David and his acts during this rough and sorely tried period of his life.Verses 4, 5. - Though David had gone some distance southward of Carmel, yet it was worth his while to send men to Nabal's sheep shearing, as the maintenance of his numerous force must have been a continual difficulty. The large number, ten, also shows that he expected a liberal gift of food. Probably such missions were not uncommon, and the large sheep masters were glad to supply the wants of one who guarded their flocks and defended them from the incursions of the desert tribes. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew While Davidדָּוִ֖ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse was in the wilderness, בַּמִּדְבָּ֑ר (bam·miḏ·bār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech he heard וַיִּשְׁמַ֥ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction Nabal נָבָ֖ל (nā·ḇāl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5037: Nabal -- a man of Carmel was shearing גֹזֵ֥ז (ḡō·zêz) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1494: To cut off, to shear a, flock, shave the hair, to destroy an enemy sheep. צֹאנֽוֹ׃ (ṣō·nōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock Links 1 Samuel 25:4 NIV1 Samuel 25:4 NLT 1 Samuel 25:4 ESV 1 Samuel 25:4 NASB 1 Samuel 25:4 KJV 1 Samuel 25:4 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 25:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 25:4 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 25:4 French Bible 1 Samuel 25:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 25:4 David heard in the wilderness that Nabal (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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