1 Samuel 25:16 kjv — They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.

King James Version

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

— 1 Samuel 25:16, King James Version

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1 Samuel 25 — Context

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And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.

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But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them.

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But the men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt, neither missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were in the fields:

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

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Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.

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Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses.

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And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal.

1 Samuel 25:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 25:16 say?
1 Samuel 25:16 in the King James Version reads: “They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.”
Where is 1 Samuel 25:16 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 25:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 25, verse 16.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 25:16.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 25:16 in?
1 Samuel 25:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 25:16?
1 Samuel 25:16 reads (KJV): “They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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