2 Samuel 12:2 meaning and explanation

The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle,

2 Samuel 12:2, Berean Standard Bible

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Nathan, sent by the LORD, tells David a parable about two men in one city, and verse 2 describes the rich man's abundance: flocks and herds beyond counting. In a culture where sheep and cattle measured wealth, his plenty is not the problem; the story turns on what he does with it when a traveler arrives.

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