Using a powerful illustration, Nathan asked David what should be done to a rich man who had many sheep but took and slaughtered the only lamb, a treasured pet, of a poor man to entertain his friend.
Kasutades mõjuvat näidet, küsis Naatan Taavetilt, mida peaks tegema rikka mehega, kellel on palju lambaid, kuid kes veristab vaese mehe ainsa talle, tema lemmiklooma, selleks, et kostitada oma sõpra.