1 Samuel 25:4

And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 25:4

BSB

While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing sheep.

AKJV

And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.

CPDV

Therefore, when David, in the desert, had heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep,

ERV

And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.

NHEB

David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.

SMT

And David will hear in the desert that Nabal sheared his sheep.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 25:4

AndDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine heardH8085inthewildernessH4057Noun MasculinethatNabalH5037Proper Name MasculinedidshearH1494VerbhissheepH6629Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 25:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 25:4

Summary

David learns about Nabal's sheepshearing

Place

Wilderness of Paran

Event

David hears of sheepshearing

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC