KJV ORIGINAL
So and more also do God unto the enemies of David, if I leave of all that pertain to him by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
May God severely punish David's enemies if I leave even one male alive from all who belong to him by morning.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is making a fierce oath that he will completely destroy Nabal and all his men before dawn.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's angry response after the wealthy fool Nabal insulted him and refused to share provisions with David's men, despite David having protected Nabal's shepherds. David was still a fugitive from King Saul at this time, leading about 600 men in the wilderness and depending on the generosity of others for survival.
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