16 They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.
16 Night and day they were a wall around us the whole time we were herding our sheep near them.
16 They were a wall to us both by night and by day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.
16 They formed a wall around us, protecting us day and night all the time we were out tending the sheep.
16 They were a wall to us both by night and day, all the time we were with them keeping the sheep.
16 In fact, day and night they were like a wall of protection to us and the sheep.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:16
Commentary on 1 Samuel 25:12-17
(Read 1 Samuel 25:12-17)
God is kind to the evil and unthankful, and why may not we be so? David determined to destroy Nabal, and all that belonged to him. Is this thy voice, O David? Has he been so long in the school of affliction, where he should have learned patience, and yet is so passionate? He at other times was calm and considerate, but is put into such a heat by a few hard words, that he seeks to destroy a whole family. What are the best of men, when God leaves them to themselves, that they may know what is in their hearts? What need to pray, Lord, lead us not into temptation!