1 Samuel 25:4
1 Samuel 25:4 Meaning and Explanation
“And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.”
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Read Full Chapter →David, in the wilderness, learns that Nabal is shearing his sheep.
What Does 1 Samuel 25:4 Mean?
Word reaches David in his desert refuge that the shearing has begun. David and his men had been living on the margins, sustained by whatever the land and goodwill provided, and the shearing season was a natural time to seek a portion of the bounty.
A simple report opens the door to all that follows. David's awareness of the feast is not idle; he has rendered real service to Nabal's shepherds and now looks for a fitting return. The Lord often works His purposes through ordinary news that sets events quietly in motion.
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What does 1 Samuel 25:4 mean?
David, in the wilderness, learns that Nabal is shearing his sheep.