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
This is part of David's message to the wealthy landowner Nabal during sheep-shearing season, a time of celebration and generosity. David and his men had been living as fugitives in the wilderness, often providing unofficial protection to local shepherds and farmers in exchange for provisions. Sheep-shearing was a profitable time when landowners typically showed gratitude to those who had helped them.
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