KJV ORIGINAL
And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And this is what you should say to him who lives in prosperity: 'Peace to you, peace to your household, and peace to everything you own.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows David instructing his men to offer a respectful, peaceful greeting when asking for help from a wealthy man.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when David and his men were living as fugitives from King Saul and needed provisions. David sent messengers to Nabal, a wealthy sheep owner, asking for food and supplies during sheep-shearing season, which was traditionally a time of generous hospitality. David's greeting follows ancient Near Eastern customs of showing respect and goodwill when making requests.
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