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A traveler came to the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man who had come to him, but took the poor man`s lamb, and dressed it for the man who had come to him."
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The 'Traveller' of Temptation
Commentators explain the "traveller" in the parable represents the source of temptation. Some identify it as Satan, who stirs up lust. Others, particularly ancient Jewish scholars, see it as David's own "evil imagination" or sinful desire. This highlights how temptation can start as a passing thought but, if entertained, can become a demanding guest and eventually the master of the house, leading to sin.
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2 Samuel
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Reformed Baptist
And there came a traveller unto the rich man By which some understand Satan, who came to David, and stirred up his lu…
Presbyterian
God will not permit his people to continue in sin. Through this parable, Nathan drew from David a sentence against himself. There is a great need f…
