2 Samuel 12:2
“The rich man had very many flocks and herds,”
What does 2 Samuel 12:2 mean?
Nathan the prophet begins his story to King David with this simple detail about a wealthy man. By emphasizing the rich man's abundance of flocks and herds, Nathan is establishing a stark contrast that will matter for the story's point. The listener naturally thinks, "This person has plenty, far more than most people could ever need." When you know someone has everything, what happens next becomes the real measure of their character.