1 Samuel 25:16
They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.
Context
This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 25 connects to 4 cross-references. Samuel dies and is buried at Ramah. David asks wealthy Nabal to provide for his men who had protected Nabal's flocks; Nabal harshly refuses. David marches to kill Nabal's household; Nabal's wise wife Abigail intercepts David with generous provisions and …
Other Translations
they were a wall unto us both by night and by day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.
a wall they have been unto us both by night and by day, all the days of our being with them, feeding the flock.
But day and night they were like a wall round us while we were with them, looking after the sheep.
Cross References
And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were …
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And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they …
For I, saith the Lord, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory …