1 Samuel 25:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And now I have heard that thou hast shearers: now thy shepherds which were with us, we hurt them not, neither was there ought missing unto them, all the while they were in Carmel.”
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Read Full Chapter →David reminds Nabal that his men protected Nabal's shepherds and took nothing from them.
What Does 1 Samuel 25:7 Mean?
David's message recalls a real history of service: his men had guarded Nabal's shepherds in the open country, never harming them nor letting anything go missing. In a land where raiders were common, such protection was a genuine kindness.
David appeals not to charity alone but to fairness, having freely given protection, he now hopes for a freely given portion. Kindness done quietly in the field has a way of speaking later on its own behalf. The Lord remembers every good thing done for others, even when no one keeps a ledger.
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What does 1 Samuel 25:7 mean?
David reminds Nabal that his men protected Nabal's shepherds and took nothing from them.