1. 1 Samuel 25:16 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What does it mean that David's men were a wall to Nabal's shepherds both by night and by day?

1 Samuel 25:16 (ESV)

16 They were a wall to us both by night and by day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.

David and his men would have benefited Nabal’s shepherds by chasing off wild animals (see 1 Samuel 17:34) as well as any local brigands and robbers. By helping in this way, they ensured that the loss of sheep was kept to a minimum.