'They were a wall to us both by night and by day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep' — the image of a 'wall' (ḥômāh) captures the protective function David provided, creating a boundary of safety around Nabal's wealth. This metaphor of encirclement and defense underscores the debt of gratitude Nabal owed but arrogantly refused.

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