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<a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/30.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, “Here is a present for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD”— <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the spoils to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, “Behold, a gift for you from the spoils of the enemies of the LORD: <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now when David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, &#8220Behold, a gift for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD: <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now when David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, “Behold, a gift for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD: <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then David came to Ziklag and sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, “Behold, a gift for you from the spoil of the enemies of Yahweh: <a href="/amp/1_samuel/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the spoil to the elders of Judah, his friends, saying, “Here is a blessing (gift) for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD: <a href="/csb/1_samuel/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, &#8220Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD&#8217s enemies.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/30.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold, a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of Jehovah: <a href="/cev/1_samuel/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David went back to Ziklag with everything they had taken from the Amalekites. He sent some of these things as gifts to his friends who were leaders of Judah, and he told them, "We took these things from the LORD's enemies. Please accept them as a gift." <a href="/erv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the loot to his friends, the leaders of Judah. He said, "Here is a gift for you from the loot [taken from] the LORD's enemies." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/30.htm">Good News Translation</a> When David returned to Ziklag, he sent part of the loot to his friends, the leaders of Judah, with the message, "Here is a present for you from the loot we took from the LORD's enemies." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/30.htm">International Standard Version</a> David came to Ziklag, and he sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah, and to his friends, telling them, "Look, this is a gift for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD <a href="/msb/1_samuel/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, ?Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD?s enemies.? <a href="/net/1_samuel/30.htm">NET Bible</a> When David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to the elders of Judah who were his friends, saying, "Here's a gift for you from the looting of the LORD's enemies!" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, "Look, a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you, of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; <a href="/web/1_samuel/30.htm">World English Bible</a> When David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, “Behold, a present for you from the plunder of Yahweh’s enemies.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David comes to Ziklag, and sends of the spoil to [the] elderly of Judah, to his friends, saying, “Behold, a blessing for you of the spoil of the enemies of YHWH,” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David cometh in unto Ziklag, and sendeth of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, (saying, 'Lo, for you a blessing, of the spoil of the enemies of Jehovah),' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will come to Ziklag, and he will send from the spoil to the old men of Judah, to his neighbors, saving, Behold, to you a blessing from the spoil of the enemies of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then David came to Siceleg, and sent presents of the prey to the ancients of Juda his neighbours, saying: Receive a blessing of the prey of the enemies of the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then David went to Ziklag, and he sent gifts from the prey to the elders of Judah, his neighbors, saying, “Receive a blessing from the prey of the enemies of the Lord,” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Bible</a> When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “This is a gift to you from the plunder of the enemies of the LORD,” namely, <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the spoil to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a present for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD”;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when David came to Zinklag, he sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah and to their neighbors, saying, Here is a blessing for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David came to Tsenqlag and he sent some of the loot to the Elders of Yehuda and to their neighbors, and he said: “Here is a blessing for you from the plunder of the enemies of LORD JEHOVAH!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying: 'Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD'; <a href="/sep/1_samuel/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David came to Sekelac, and sent of the spoils to the elders of Juda, and to his friends, saying, Behold some of the spoils of the enemies of the Lord; <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/30-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=8949" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm">The Spoils are Divided</a> …25And so it has been from that day forward. David established this statute as an ordinance for Israel to this very day. 26<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">When David</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">arrived</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/6860.htm" title="6860: ṣiq·laḡ (N-proper-fs) -- A city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon. Or Tsiyqlag; of uncertain derivation: Tsiklag or Tsikelag, a place in Palestine.">Ziklag,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·šal·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">he sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/7998.htm" title="7998: mê·haš·šā·lāl (Prep-m, Art:: N-ms) -- A prey, spoil, plunder, booty. From shalal; booty.">some of the plunder</a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: lə·rê·‘ê·hū (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">to his friends,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2205.htm" title="2205: lə·ziq·nê (Prep-l:: Adj-mpc) -- Old. From zaqen; old.">the elders</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“Here</a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bə·rā·ḵāh (N-fs) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">is a gift</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">for you</a> <a href="/hebrew/7998.htm" title="7998: miš·šə·lal (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A prey, spoil, plunder, booty. From shalal; booty.">from the plunder</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">enemies.”</a> 27He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27-31</a> Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you. / Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live. / And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. ... <a href="/2_samuel/8-10.htm">2 Samuel 8:10-12</a> he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze, / and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had dedicated from all the nations he had subdued— / from Edom and Moab, from the Ammonites and Philistines and Amalekites, and from the spoil of Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah. <a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">2 Kings 5:15-16</a> Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.” / But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">2 Chronicles 31:4-10</a> Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. / As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps. ... <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a> Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” <a href="/esther/9-22.htm">Esther 9:22</a> as the days on which the Jews gained rest from their enemies and the month in which their sorrow turned to joy and their mourning into a holiday. He wrote that these were to be days of feasting and joy, of sending gifts to one another and to the poor. <a href="/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11-17</a> For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me, / because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. / The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. ... <a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Proverbs 11:24-25</a> One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. <a href="/isaiah/32-8.htm">Isaiah 32:8</a> But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes. <a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Matthew 10:42</a> And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.” <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a> For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a> Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Luke 12:33</a> Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a> All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD;to his friends<a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1</a> Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war.<a href="/psalms/35-27.htm">Psalm 35:27</a> Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.<a href="/psalms/68-18.htm">Psalm 68:18</a> Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.present [heb] blessing<a href="/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27</a> And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.<a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11</a> Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it.<a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">2 Kings 5:15</a> And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/26-4.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-25.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-25.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-4.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-8.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-17.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/judges/14-11.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-27.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-16.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-23.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-20.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-27.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-20.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">Ziklag</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/1-2.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-31.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-18.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-8.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-8.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-8.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-18.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-14.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-37.htm">Part</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-8.htm">Present</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-37.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-21.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-1.htm">Ziklag</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 30</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">The Amalekites raid Ziklag</a> 4. <a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">David asking counsel, is encouraged by God to pursue them</a> 11. <a href="/1_samuel/30-11.htm">By the means of a received Egyptian he is brought to the enemies, </a> 18. <a href="/1_samuel/30-18.htm">and recovers all the spoil</a> 22. <a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm">David's law to divide the spoil equally</a> 26. <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">He sends presents to his friends</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/30.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/30.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When David arrived in Ziklag David's return to Ziklag follows a significant victory over the Amalekites, who had previously raided and burned the city. Ziklag, a Philistine town given to David by Achish, king of Gath, served as David's base during his time of exile from Saul. This location highlights David's strategic position between the Philistines and Israel, reflecting his complex political and military situation.he sent some of the plunder The act of sending plunder demonstrates David's leadership and generosity. In ancient Near Eastern culture, sharing spoils of war was a common practice to secure loyalty and support. This action also reflects David's understanding of the importance of maintaining alliances and rewarding those who supported him during his time of need.to his friends, the elders of Judah David's choice to send plunder to the elders of Judah indicates his intention to strengthen ties with his own tribe. The elders were influential leaders within the tribe, and by sharing the spoils, David was likely securing their allegiance and preparing for his future as king. This act foreshadows David's eventual rise to power over all Israel.saying, “Here is a gift for you The term "gift" suggests a voluntary offering rather than a mandatory tribute. This language emphasizes David's generosity and the goodwill he intended to foster. In biblical terms, gifts often symbolize grace and favor, reflecting God's provision and blessing.from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” By attributing the victory to the LORD, David acknowledges God's sovereignty and the divine mandate behind his military success. This phrase underscores the theological perspective that victories in battle were seen as acts of God, reinforcing David's role as the anointed leader chosen by God. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of God delivering His people from their enemies, a recurring motif throughout the Old Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed future king of Israel, who at this time was leading a group of men while fleeing from King Saul. David is known for his leadership, military prowess, and deep faith in God. 2. <a href="/topical/z/ziklag.htm">Ziklag</a> A town given to David by Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, where David and his men resided. It became a base for David's operations and a place of refuge. 3. <a href="/topical/e/elders_of_judah.htm">Elders of Judah</a> Leaders and influential figures within the tribe of Judah, David's own tribe. They were recipients of the gifts from the plunder. 4. <a href="/topical/p/plunder.htm">Plunder</a> Spoils taken from the Amalekites, who had raided Ziklag in David's absence. David's recovery of the plunder was seen as a victory granted by God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_enemies.htm">The LORD’s enemies</a> Refers to the Amalekites, who were long-standing adversaries of Israel and had attacked Ziklag, taking captives and goods.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_bridge.htm">Generosity as a Bridge</a> David's act of sending gifts to the elders of Judah demonstrates the power of generosity in building and maintaining relationships. In our lives, sharing our blessings can strengthen bonds and open doors for future collaboration. <a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_provision.htm">Acknowledging God's Provision</a> By referring to the plunder as from "the LORD’s enemies," David acknowledges God's role in his victory. We should recognize and give credit to God for our successes and blessings. <a href="/topical/s/strategic_alliances.htm">Strategic Alliances</a> David's actions show the importance of forming and maintaining strategic alliances. In our spiritual journey, building relationships with fellow believers can provide support and encouragement. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_stewardship.htm">Leadership and Stewardship</a> David's distribution of the plunder reflects wise leadership and stewardship. Leaders are called to manage resources responsibly and for the benefit of their community. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> David's recovery of the plunder and his subsequent actions demonstrate faith in action. We are encouraged to trust God and act courageously in challenging situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 30</a> <a href="/q/why_does_saul_chase_david_in_1_sam_26.htm">If Saul previously admitted David's righteousness in 1 Samuel 24, why is he chasing David again in 1 Samuel 26?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_to_ziklag_after_battle.htm">What happened to Ziklag when David returned from battle?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_sneak_into_saul's_camp.htm">How could David and Abishai enter Saul's camp and take his spear and water jug unnoticed by 3,000 soldiers? (1 Samuel 26:7-12)</a> <a href="/q/who_was_high_priest_when_david_ate_bread.htm">Who was high priest when David went into the House of GOD and ate the consecrated bread? Abiathar (Mark 2:26) Ahimelech, the father of Abiathar (I Samuel 1:1; 22:20)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/30.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) He sent of the spoil.--To have made it worth while to have sent presents to all the places enumerated below, the spoil of the Amalekites captured on this occasion must have been enormous. One special circumstance connected with the history besides leads us to this conclusion. Although these desert Arabs were surprised and attacked at a terrible disadvantage after a debauch, they seem (so great evidently was their numbers) to have held their ground from early morning until evening, and then 400 managed to escape on their swiftest camels. It was not improbably the main division of the great tribe, and they had with them the bulk of their flocks and herds, besides what they had just captured in their raid in southern Canaan. No doubt the cities to whom rich gifts of cattle were sent were those places where, during his long wanderings, he and his followers had been kindly received and helped.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - The elders of Judah. The spoil taken from the Amalekites and assigned to David must have been very large, as it was worth distributing so widely. He did not, however, send to all the elders of Judah, but to such only as were his friends. A present. Hebrew, "a blessing" (see on 1 Samuel 25:27). <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/30-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When David דָוִד֙ (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse arrived וַיָּבֹ֤א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Ziklag, צִ֣קְלַ֔ג (ṣiq·laḡ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6860.htm">Strong's 6860: </a> Ziklag -- a city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon he sent וַיְשַׁלַּ֧ח (way·šal·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out some of the plunder מֵֽהַשָּׁלָ֛ל (mê·haš·šā·lāl) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7998.htm">Strong's 7998: </a> A prey, spoil, plunder, booty to his friends, לְרֵעֵ֣הוּ (lə·rê·‘ê·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> Friend, companion, fellow the elders לְזִקְנֵ֥י (lə·ziq·nê) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> Old of Judah, יְהוּדָ֖ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites saying, לֵאמֹ֑ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Here הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! is a gift בְּרָכָ֔ה (bə·rā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> Benediction, prosperity for you לָכֶם֙ (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> from the plunder מִשְּׁלַ֖ל (miš·šə·lal) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7998.htm">Strong's 7998: </a> A prey, spoil, plunder, booty of the LORD’s יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel enemies.” אֹיְבֵ֥י (’ō·yə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 30:26 When David came to Ziklag he sent (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/30-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/30-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>