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.
Now I've heard that you have sheep shearers working. Your shepherds who were with us - we didn't harm them, and nothing of theirs went missing the whole time they were in Carmel.
David is reminding Nabal that he and his men protected Nabal's shepherds and property, treating them with respect and causing no harm or loss.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, David and his men were living as fugitives in the wilderness while fleeing from King Saul, and they had been protecting the flocks and shepherds of a wealthy man named Nabal in the region of Carmel. This protection was done without any harm or theft, reflecting the cultural norms of hospitality and reciprocity in ancient Israel, where such acts were expected to be acknowledged. This verse is part of David's polite request to Nabal for provisions during the sheep shearing festival, emphasizing their honorable behavior as a basis for his appeal.
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