1 Samuel 25:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Nabal answered David’s servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Nabal answered David's servants and said, 'Who is David? And who is this son of Jesse? There are many servants these days who run away from their masters.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Nabal is rudely dismissing David as nobody important, calling him just a runaway servant who abandoned his master.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place when David was fleeing from King Saul and living as an outlaw in the wilderness with his men. David had been protecting Nabal's shepherds and flocks from raiders, and sent messengers asking for food and supplies in return. Nabal was a wealthy but harsh man who refused to acknowledge David's royal anointing or his service.

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