KJV ORIGINAL
And when David’s young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When David's young men arrived, they delivered David's message to Nabal word for word, speaking on David's behalf, and then they waited quietly for his response.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The messengers faithfully delivered David's respectful request to Nabal and then waited to hear his answer.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the time when David was fleeing from King Saul and living as an outlaw in the wilderness with his men. David had sent messengers to a wealthy man named Nabal to request provisions, citing how David's men had protected Nabal's shepherds and flocks. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, such protection created an expectation of reciprocal kindness and hospitality.
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