Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsASV
The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds;
WEB
The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle,
YLT
The rich hath flocks and herds very many;
DBT
The rich had very many flocks and herds;
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament2 Samuel — David's reign in three movements — rise, fall, consequences — with the Davidic covenant (ch. 7) as the vertical spine down the centre. A covenant held through both rise and fall; a throne established for ever.
- Author
- Traditional: compilation by Nathan and Gad from Samuel's earlier records (1 Chr 29:29)
- Date
- Events c. 1010–970 BC; compilation during Solomon's early reign