But the men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt, neither missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were in the fields:
But David's men were very kind to us, and they never harmed us or took anything from us the whole time we were around them in the fields.
This verse shows how David's men protected and respected the shepherds they encountered, treating them with kindness rather than taking advantage of them.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a message from Nabal's shepherds to their master, defending David's men after Nabal refused David's request for provisions. David and his band of followers were living as outlaws in the wilderness, and they had been protecting local shepherds and their flocks from raiders and wild animals. The shepherds are testifying that David's men behaved honorably, acting more like protectors than bandits.
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