1 Samuel 25:2 · KJV
"And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel."
King James Version
What does 1 Samuel 25:2 mean? →Passage Context
1And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran.
2And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.
3Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.
4And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you view wealth and its responsibilities?
2
What does it mean for you to be generous with what you have?
3
When have you experienced the impact of someone's wealth on your life?
Life Application
wealth
Consider how you can use your resources to help others in need.
hospitality
Be open to sharing your blessings with those around you.
Places in This Verse
Carmel(Mount Carmel today)
A mountain range in northern Israel, known for its fertile land and agricultural significance. It was a center of sheep farming during biblical times.
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