* thy shepherds.
In those times, and at the present day, wandering Arabs, under
their several chiefs, think that they have a right to exact
contributions of provisions, etc., wherever they come. But
David, though he lived in the wilderness like the Arab emirs,
had not adopted their manners: one of them, at the head of
600; men, would have demanded, from time to time, some
provision or present from Nabal's servants, for permitting
them to feed at quiet; and would have driven them away from
the watering place upon any dislike. David had done nothing
of this kind; but had protected them against those who would.
* we hurt. Heb. we shamed.
# 15,16,21; 22:2; Isa 11:6-9; Lu 3:14; Php 2:15; 4:8|
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