2 Samuel 12:4
“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.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man,.... That had done this, taking it for a real fact:
and he said…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 12:1-14
It seems to have been a great while after David had been guilty of adultery with Bath-sheba before he was brought to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
"The apologue of the rich man and the ewe lamb … ventures to disregard all particulars, and is content to aim at…