And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man’s lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.
A traveler came to visit the rich man, and instead of taking one of his own many sheep or cattle to prepare a meal for his guest, he took the poor man's only lamb and cooked it for the visitor.
The writer is describing how a wealthy man selfishly stole from someone who had almost nothing rather than use his own abundant resources.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the biblical narrative in 2 Samuel, where the prophet Nathan uses a parable to confront King David about his sins, specifically his affair with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah. In the parable, the rich man represents David, who had abundant resources but chose to take from someone with very little, illustrating the king's abuse of power and moral failure. This story is set in ancient Israel during David's reign, highlighting how leaders were held accountable to God's standards of justice and righteousness.
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