2 Samuel 12:3

New American Standard Bible 2020

“But the poor man had nothing at all except one little ewe lamb Which he bought and nurtured; And it grew up together with him and his children. It would eat scraps from him and drink from his cup and lie in his lap, And was like a daughter to him.

Cross References

2 Samuel 11:3

So David sent servants and inquired about the woman. And someone said, “Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?”

2 Samuel 12:2

“The wealthy man had a great many flocks and herds.

2 Samuel 12:4

“Now a visitor came to the wealthy man, And he could not bring himself to take any animal from his own flock or his own herd, To prepare for the traveler who had come to him; So he took the poor man’s ewe lamb and prepared it for the man who had come to him.”

Micah 7:5

Do not trust in a neighbor; Do not have confidence in a close friend. Guard your lips From her who lies in your arms.

Deuteronomy 13:6

“If your brother, your mother’s son, or your son or daughter, or the wife you cherish, or your friend who is like your own soul, entices you secretly, saying, ‘Let’s go and serve other gods’ (whom neither you nor your fathers have known,