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to those in the towns of the Jerahmeelites and the Kenites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Racal, the towns of the Jerahmeelites, the towns of the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />in Racal, in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, in the cities of the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />to those in Racal and in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And to <i>them</i> which <i>were</i> in Rachal, and to <i>them</i> which <i>were</i> in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to <i>them</i> which <i>were</i> in the cities of the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/30.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>those</i> who <i>were</i> in Rachal, <i>those</i> who <i>were</i> in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, <i>those</i> who <i>were</i> in the cities of the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />to those who were in Racal, to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, to those who were in the cities of the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and to those who were in Racal, and to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those who were in the cities of the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and to those who were in Racal, and to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those who were in the cities of the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and to those who were in Racal, and to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those who were in the cities of the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Racal, the cities of the Jerahmeelites, the cities of the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />to those in Racal, in the towns of the Jerahmeelites, and in the towns of the Kenites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />to those in Racal, in the towns of the Jerahmeelites, and in the towns of the Kenites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/30.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and to them that were in Racal, and to them that were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them that were in the cities of the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and to them which were in Racal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Racal, the cities belonging to the Jerahmeelites, the cities belonging to the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/30.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and Racal; to the clan of Jerahmeel, to the Kenites, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/30.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Rachal, in the Jerahmeelite towns, in the Kenite towns, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />to those in Racal and in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/30.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and Racal; for those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and to those who were in Racal, and to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those who were in the cities of the Kenizzites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And to them who were in Rachal, and to them who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them who were in the cities of the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/30.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />to those who were in Racal, to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, to those who were in the cities of the Kenites, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and to those in Rachal, and to those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those in the cities of the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and to those in Rachal, and to those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those in the cities of the Kenites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to those in Rachel, and to those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those in the cities of the Kenites,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And that were in Rachal, and that were in the cities of Jerameel, and that were in the cities of Ceni, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and who were in Racal, and who were in the cities of Jerahmeel, and who were in the cities of Keni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Racal, Jerahmeelite cities and Kenite cities,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />in Racal, in the towns of the Jerahmeelites, in the towns of the Kenites,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And to those who were in Rachal and to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and to those who were in the cities of the Kenites<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And to those in Rakil and to those in the towns of Yarkhmel and to those in the towns of the Qenites<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and to them that were in Racal, and to them that were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them that were in the cities of the Kenites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and to those in Carmel, and to those in the cities of Jeremeel, and to those in the cities of the Kenezite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/30-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=8970" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm">The Spoils are Divided</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: wə·la·’ă·šer (Conj-w, Prep-l:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">to those</a> <a href="/hebrew/7403.htm" title="7403: bə·rā·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in S. Judah. From rakal; merchant; Rakal, a place in Palestine.">in Racal</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: wə·la·’ă·šer (Conj-w, Prep-l:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: bə·‘ā·rê (Prep-b:: N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">in the cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/3397.htm" title="3397: hay·yə·raḥ·mə·’ê·lî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Jerahmeel. Patronymically from Yrachm'el; a Jerachmeelite or descendant of Jerachmeel.">of the Jerahmeelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: wə·la·’ă·šer (Conj-w, Prep-l:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: bə·‘ā·rê (Prep-b:: N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/7017.htm" title="7017: haq·qê·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Members of the tribe of Kenites. Or Qiyniy; patronymic from Qayin; a Kenite or member of the tribe of Kajin.">Kenites;</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>to those in Hormah, Bor-ashan, and Athach;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21-32</a></span><br />These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Joshua 19:1-9</a></span><br />The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-28.htm">1 Chronicles 4:28-33</a></span><br />They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">1 Samuel 27:10</a></span><br />who would ask him, “What have you raided today?” And David would reply, “The Negev of Judah,” or “The Negev of Jerahmeel,” or “The Negev of the Kenites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-2.htm">1 Samuel 25:2-3</a></span><br />Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel. He was a very wealthy man with a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in Carmel. / His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">2 Samuel 2:1-4</a></span><br />Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24-31</a></span><br />Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-7</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">1 Chronicles 12:20-22</a></span><br />When David went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh. / They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army. / For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-40.htm">1 Chronicles 12:40</a></span><br />And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25-30</a></span><br />As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">Matthew 10:11-14</a></span><br />Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. / As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a></span><br />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? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-4.htm">Luke 9:4-5</a></span><br />Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area. / If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-5.htm">Luke 10:5-7</a></span><br />Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ / If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. / Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">1 Samuel 23:19</a></b></br> Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which <i>is</i> on the south of Jeshimon?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">1 Samuel 2:9</a></b></br> He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-25.htm">1 Samuel 2:25-27</a></b></br> If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">1 Samuel 27:10</a></b></br> And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/1-16.htm">Judges 1:16</a></b></br> And the children of the Kenite, Moses' father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which <i>lieth</i> in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelt among the people.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Carmel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">Jerahmeelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">Jerah'meelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">Kenites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">Ken'ites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-14.htm">Towns</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Carmel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-7.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">Jerahmeelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">Jerah'meelites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-55.htm">Kenites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-55.htm">Ken'ites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">Towns</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 30</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">The Amalekites raid Ziklag</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">David asking counsel, is encouraged by God to pursue them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/30-11.htm">By the means of a received Egyptian he is brought to the enemies, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/30-18.htm">and recovers all the spoil</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm">David's law to divide the spoil equally</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">He sends presents to his friends</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>to those in Racal</b><br>Racal is mentioned in the context of David's distribution of the spoils after his victory over the Amalekites. The exact location of Racal is not definitively known, but it is considered to be a town in the southern part of Judah. This reflects David's strategic alliances and his efforts to maintain support among the tribes of Israel. The act of sending gifts to Racal and other towns demonstrates David's political acumen and his role as a unifying leader, foreshadowing his future kingship over all Israel.<p><b>and in the cities of the Jerahmeelites</b><br>The Jerahmeelites were a clan within the tribe of Judah, descended from Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron. This connection to Judah highlights the importance of tribal affiliations in ancient Israel. By sending gifts to the cities of the Jerahmeelites, David strengthens his ties with his own tribe, ensuring loyalty and support. This action can be seen as part of God's providential plan to establish David's rule, as the tribe of Judah would later play a crucial role in his reign and the lineage of the Messiah.<p><b>and Kenites;</b><br>The Kenites were a nomadic group with historical ties to the Israelites, particularly through Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, who was a Kenite. Their presence among the recipients of David's gifts indicates the broader alliances David maintained beyond the immediate tribes of Israel. The Kenites' inclusion underscores the theme of God's inclusive plan, as they were not originally part of the Israelite tribes but were integrated into the community. This foreshadows the New Testament message of the Gospel being extended to all nations, reflecting the inclusive nature of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/racal.htm">Racal</a></b><br>A location mentioned in the context of David's distribution of spoils. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is part of the southern Judah region.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerahmeelites.htm">Jerahmeelites</a></b><br>A clan or group within the tribe of Judah. They are descendants of Jerahmeel, who was a son of Hezron, a grandson of Judah. This indicates a familial connection to David's own tribe.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/kenites.htm">Kenites</a></b><br>A nomadic tribe with historical ties to Israel. They were descendants of Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, and had settled in the southern part of Judah. Their inclusion shows David's recognition of their longstanding alliance and support.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, who at this time was leading a group of men and had just recovered their families and possessions from the Amalekites. His actions in distributing the spoils demonstrate his leadership and diplomatic skills.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/distribution_of_spoils.htm">Distribution of Spoils</a></b><br>After defeating the Amalekites, David sent portions of the plunder to various towns and allies, strengthening his political and social ties within Judah and beyond.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_leadership.htm">Generosity and Leadership</a></b><br>David's distribution of the spoils demonstrates the importance of generosity in leadership. By sharing the plunder, he not only rewards his allies but also strengthens his political position.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/building_alliances.htm">Building Alliances</a></b><br>The inclusion of various groups like the Jerahmeelites and Kenites shows the value of building and maintaining alliances. In our lives, fostering strong relationships can provide support and open doors for future opportunities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_support.htm">Recognition of Support</a></b><br>David's actions acknowledge the support and loyalty of those who have stood by him. Recognizing and appreciating those who support us is crucial in maintaining healthy relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_thinking.htm">Strategic Thinking</a></b><br>David's strategic distribution of spoils reflects his foresight and understanding of political dynamics. In our decision-making, considering the broader impact and potential future benefits is wise.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 30</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_sources_confirm_1_samuel_29_events.htm">What extra-biblical sources, if any, corroborate or challenge the events and political dynamics described in 1 Samuel 29?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_amalekites_reappear_in_1_sam_30.htm">If Saul reportedly destroyed the Amalekites earlier (1 Samuel 15), why do they reappear here in 1 Samuel 30?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_philistines_suddenly_fear_david.htm">In 1 Samuel 29:3-5, why would the Philistines fear David so abruptly if Achish had trusted him for an extended time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_objection_to_david's_philistine_ties.htm">Why is there no mention of the Israelites objecting to David's alliance with Philistines in 1 Samuel 29, given David's notable status and background?</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>(29) <span class= "bld">Rachal.</span>--The name Rachal never occurs again, and is quite unknown. Here the LXX., instead of Rachal, have five different names--<span class= "ital">Ged, Kimath, Saphek, Themath, Karmel. </span>No satisfactory explanation has been suggested for this strange addition; three of them are unknown, and the other two--Gad (Gath) and Carmel--places we should certainly not expect to meet in this catalogue.<p><span class= "bld">The cities of the Jerahmeelites and <span class= "ital">Ke</span>nites.</span>--These places were situated in the south of Judah; they cannot be traced.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Rachal</span>. Rather Racal, unknown, The supposition that it may be Camel is untenable. <span class="cmt_word">The Jerahmeelites;</span> see on 1 Samuel 27:10, as also for <span class="cmt_word">the Kenites.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/30-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">to those</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלַאֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·la·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Racal</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרָכָ֗ל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rā·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7403.htm">Strong's 7403: </a> </span><span class="str2">Racal -- a city in southern Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלַֽאֲשֶׁר֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·la·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the cities</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעָרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Jerahmeelites</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיְּרַחְמְאֵלִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yə·raḥ·mə·’ê·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3397.htm">Strong's 3397: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerahmeelites -- descendant of Jerahmeel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעָרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Kenites;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקֵּינִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7017.htm">Strong's 7017: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kenite -- members of the tribe of Kenites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/30-29.htm">1 Samuel 30:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30-29.htm">1 Samuel 30:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/30-29.htm">1 Samuel 30:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30-29.htm">1 Samuel 30:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30-29.htm">1 Samuel 30:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/30-29.htm">1 Samuel 30:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/30-29.htm">1 Samuel 30:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/30-29.htm">1 Samuel 30:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/30-29.htm">1 Samuel 30:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/30-29.htm">1 Samuel 30:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/30-29.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 30:29 And to those who were in Racal (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/30-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/30-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:30" /></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>