2 Samuel 12:2

Plain English Version

The rich man had big mobs of sheep, goats, cows and bulls,

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:1

God talked to Nathan, the man that told God’s message to people. God said, “Go to David and tell him this story, ‘2 men lived in the same town. One was very rich and had all kinds of things. But the other one was very poor. He had nothing.

2 Samuel 12:3

but the poor man had only one little girl sheep. He paid money for it. He grew it up in his own house, just like one of his kids. It ate food from his plate and drank water from his cup. It slept on his lap like it was his own kid.

2 Samuel 12:8

Then he made you the big boss, instead of Saul. God made you the big boss of all the people of Judah and all Israel. And he gave you Saul’s wives too. Maybe you think all that is not enough. All right, God can give you more.

2 Samuel 15:16

So David went away with his mob. He told 10 of his wives to stay behind to look after his house. (We have not yet translated 15:17-31.)