But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.
But the poor man had nothing except one little female lamb, which he had bought and raised. It grew up alongside him and his children. It ate from his own food and drank from his own cup, and slept close to him, and was like a daughter to him.
This verse describes a poor man's deep, loving relationship with his only lamb, which was like family to him.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 2 Samuel, this verse is part of a parable told by the prophet Nathan to King David as a way to expose his sin. Nathan was confronting David about his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah, using the story to illustrate the injustice of a powerful man taking what belongs to a weaker one. This narrative is set in ancient Israel during David's reign, emphasizing themes of moral accountability and the consequences of abuse of power.
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