And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.
David told his men, 'Everyone put on your sword.' So each man strapped on his sword, and David put on his sword too. About four hundred men followed David up the mountain, while two hundred stayed behind to guard their supplies.
David is preparing for battle by arming his men and dividing his forces - most going to fight while some stay to protect their belongings.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David was a fugitive from King Saul, living in the wilderness and leading a band of followers while building his strength. He had previously protected the flocks and property of a wealthy man named Nabal, expecting some form of hospitality or provision in return. When Nabal rudely refused and insulted David, it triggered his anger, leading him to command his men to arm themselves for what he intended as an act of retribution.
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