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Brenton's Septuagint
1 Samuel 25:4
And David heard in the wilderness, that Nabal the Carmelite was shearing his sheep.
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Christian Standard Bible®
While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep,
While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep,
Hebrew Names Version
David heard in the wilderness that Naval was shearing his sheep.
David heard in the wilderness that Naval was shearing his sheep.
King James Version
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.
Lexham English Bible
David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
English Standard Version
David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
New Century Version
While David was in the desert, he heard that Nabal was cutting the wool from his sheep.
While David was in the desert, he heard that Nabal was cutting the wool from his sheep.
New English Translation
When David heard in the desert that Nabal was shearing his sheep,
When David heard in the desert that Nabal was shearing his sheep,
Amplified Bible
David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
New American Standard Bible
that David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
that David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Dauid heard in the wildernesse, that Nabal did shere his sheepe.
And Dauid heard in the wildernesse, that Nabal did shere his sheepe.
Legacy Standard Bible
that David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
that David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
Contemporary English Version
One day, Nabal was in Carmel, having his servants cut the wool from his sheep. David was in the desert when he heard about it.
One day, Nabal was in Carmel, having his servants cut the wool from his sheep. David was in the desert when he heard about it.
Complete Jewish Bible
David, there in the desert, heard that Naval was shearing his sheep.
David, there in the desert, heard that Naval was shearing his sheep.
Darby Translation
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
Easy-to-Read Version
David was in the desert when he heard that Nabal was cutting the wool from his sheep.
David was in the desert when he heard that Nabal was cutting the wool from his sheep.
George Lamsa Translation
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
Good News Translation
and David, who was in the wilderness, heard about it,
and David, who was in the wilderness, heard about it,
Literal Translation
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his flock.
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his flock.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Now whan Dauid herde in the wyldernes yt Nabal clypped his shepe,
Now whan Dauid herde in the wyldernes yt Nabal clypped his shepe,
American Standard Version
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
Bible in Basic English
And David had word in the waste land that Nabal was cutting the wool of his sheep.
And David had word in the waste land that Nabal was cutting the wool of his sheep.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Dauid hearde in the wildernesse, that Nabal did sheare his sheepe.
And Dauid hearde in the wildernesse, that Nabal did sheare his sheepe.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
King James Version (1611)
And Dauid heard in the wildernesse, that Nabal did sheare his sheepe.
And Dauid heard in the wildernesse, that Nabal did sheare his sheepe.
English Revised Version
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.
Berean Standard Bible
While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep.
While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor whanne Dauid hadde herde in deseert, that Nabal clippide his floc,
Therfor whanne Dauid hadde herde in deseert, that Nabal clippide his floc,
Young's Literal Translation
And David heareth in the wilderness that Nabal is shearing his flock,
And David heareth in the wilderness that Nabal is shearing his flock,
Update Bible Version
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
Webster's Bible Translation
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
World English Bible
David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
New King James Version
When David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep,
When David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep,
New Living Translation
When David heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep,
When David heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep,
New Life Bible
David heard in the desert that Nabal was cutting the wool from his sheep.
David heard in the desert that Nabal was cutting the wool from his sheep.
New Revised Standard
David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So then David heard in the wilderness, - that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
So then David heard in the wilderness, - that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when David heard in the wilderness, that Nabal was shearing his sheep,
And when David heard in the wilderness, that Nabal was shearing his sheep,
Revised Standard Version
David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
THE MESSAGE
David, out in the backcountry, heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep and sent ten of his young men off with these instructions: "Go to Carmel and approach Nabal. Greet him in my name, ‘Peace! Life and peace to you. Peace to your household, peace to everyone here! I heard that it's sheep-shearing time. Here's the point: When your shepherds were camped near us we didn't take advantage of them. They didn't lose a thing all the time they were with us in Carmel. Ask your young men—they'll tell you. What I'm asking is that you be generous with my men—share the feast! Give whatever your heart tells you to your servants and to me, David your son.'"
David, out in the backcountry, heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep and sent ten of his young men off with these instructions: "Go to Carmel and approach Nabal. Greet him in my name, ‘Peace! Life and peace to you. Peace to your household, peace to everyone here! I heard that it's sheep-shearing time. Here's the point: When your shepherds were camped near us we didn't take advantage of them. They didn't lose a thing all the time they were with us in Carmel. Ask your young men—they'll tell you. What I'm asking is that you be generous with my men—share the feast! Give whatever your heart tells you to your servants and to me, David your son.'"
New American Standard Bible (1995)
that David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
that David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
Contextual Overview
2 And there was a man in Maon, and his flocks were in Carmel, and he was a very great man; and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand she-goats: and he happened to be shearing his flock in Carmel. 3 And the man’s name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigaia: and his wife was of good understanding and very beautiful in person: but the man was harsh, and evil in his doings, and the man was churlish. 4 And David heard in the wilderness, that Nabal the Carmelite was shearing his sheep. 5 And David sent ten young men, and he said to the young men, Go up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and ask him in my name how he is. 6 And thus shall ye say, May thou and thy house seasonably prosper, and all thine be in prosperity. 7 And now, behold, I have heard that thy shepherds who were with is in the wilderness are shearing thy sheep, and we hindered them not, neither did we demand any thing from them all the time they were in Carmel. 8 Ask thy servants, and they will tell thee. Let then thy servants find grace in thine eyes, for we are come on a good day; give we pray thee, whatsoever thy hand may find, to thy son David. 9 So the servants come and speak these words to Nabal, according to all these words in the name of David. 10 And Nabal sprang up, and answered the servants of David, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jessae? Now-a-days there is abundance of servants who depart every one from his master. 11 And shall I take my bread, and my wine, and my beasts that I have slain for my shearers, and shall I give them to men of whom I know not whence they are?
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
did shear: Genesis 38:13, 2 Samuel 13:23
Reciprocal: Genesis 38:12 - in process of time
Cross-References
Isaiah 60:6
and the camels of Madiam and Gaepha shall cover thee: all from Saba shall come bearing gold, and shall bring frankincense, and they shall publish the salvation of the Lord.
and the camels of Madiam and Gaepha shall cover thee: all from Saba shall come bearing gold, and shall bring frankincense, and they shall publish the salvation of the Lord.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And David heard in the wilderness,.... In the wilderness of Paran, where he was, and a wilderness it was to him, being in want of food, as the following relation shows:
that Nabal did shear his sheep; when there was generally good living, and so a proper person, and a proper time, for David to apply for the relief of his wants.
