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However, each man may take his wife and children and go.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30.htm">New Living Translation</a> But some evil troublemakers among David’s men said, “They didn’t go with us, so they can’t have any of the plunder we recovered. Give them their wives and children, and tell them to be gone.” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then all the wicked and worthless fellows among the men who had gone with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we have recovered, except that each man may lead away his wife and children, and depart.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> but all the wicked and worthless men among those who had gone with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not share with them the plunder we recovered, except for each man’s wife and children. They may take them and go.” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30.htm">King James Bible</a> Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/30.htm">New King James Version</a> Then all the wicked and worthless men of those who went with David answered and said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we have recovered, except for every man’s wife and children, that they may lead them away and depart.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then all the wicked and worthless men among those who went with David said, “Since they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoils that we have recovered, except to every man his wife and his children, so that they may lead them away and leave.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then all the wicked and worthless men among those who went with David said, &#8220Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we have recovered, except to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away and depart.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then all the wicked and worthless men among those who went with David answered and said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we have recovered, except to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away and depart.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then all the evil and vile men among those who went with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we have delivered, except to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away and depart.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then all the wicked and worthless men among those who went with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will give them none of the spoil that we have recovered, except that each man may take his wife and children away and leave.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> but all the corrupt and worthless men among those who had gone with David argued, “Because they didn’t go with us, we will not give any of the plunder we recovered to them except for each man’s wife and children. They may take them and go.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> but all the corrupt and worthless men among those who had gone with David argued, &#8220Because they didn&#8217t go with us, we will not give any of the plunder we recovered to them except for each man&#8217s wife and children. They may take them and go.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/30.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then answered all the wicked men and base fellows, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them aught of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that he may lead them away, and depart. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some of David's men were good-for-nothings, and they said, "Those men didn't go with us to the battle, so they don't get any of the things we took back from the Amalekites. Let them take their wives and children and go!" <a href="/erv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them aught of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away and depart. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then every wicked and worthless man who had gone with David said, "Since they didn't go with us, they shouldn't be given any of the loot we recovered. Each of them should take only his wife and children and leave." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/30.htm">Good News Translation</a> But some mean and worthless men who had gone with David said, "They didn't go with us, and so we won't give them any of the loot. They can take their wives and children and go away." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/30.htm">International Standard Version</a> At this point, all the wicked and worthless men of the group who had gone with David answered, "Because they didn't go with us, we won't give them any of the spoil that we recovered, except that each person may take his wife and his children and go." <a href="/net/1_samuel/30.htm">NET Bible</a> But all the evil and worthless men among those who had gone with David said, "Since they didn't go with us, we won't give them any of the loot we retrieved! They may take only their wives and children. Let them lead them away and be gone!" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then every wicked and worthless one of the men who had gone with David answered, and they said, "Because they did not go with us, we will not give them anything of the spoil that we have recovered, except to each man his wife and his children. And let them take them, and depart." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then answered all the wicked men, and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them aught of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_samuel/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> but all the wicked and worthless men among those who had gone with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not share with them the plunder we recovered, except for each man’s wife and children. They may take them and go.” <a href="/web/1_samuel/30.htm">World English Bible</a> Then all the wicked men and worthless fellows of those who went with David answered and said, “Because they didn’t go with us, we will not give them anything of the plunder that we have recovered, except to every man his wife and his children, that he may lead them away and depart.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And every bad and worthless man, of the men who have gone with David, answers, indeed, they say, “Because that they have not gone with us we do not give to them of the spoil which we have delivered, except each his wife and his children, and they lead away and go.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And every bad and worthless man, of the men who have gone with David, answereth, yea, they say, 'Because that they have not gone with us we do not give to them of the spoil which we have delivered, except each his wife and his children, and they lead away and go. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And every evil man will answer, and Belial, of the men who went with David, and they will say, Because they went not with me, we will not give to them of the spoil which we took away, except each his wife and his sons, and they shall lead and go.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then all the wicked and unjust men that had gone with David answering, said: Because they came not with us, we will not give them any thing of the prey which we have recovered: but let every man take his wife and his children, and be contented with them, and go his way. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And all the wicked and iniquitous men, out of the men who had gone with David, responding, said: “Since they did not go with us, we will not give to them anything from the prey that we have rescued. But let his wife and children be enough for each of them; when they have accepted this, they may go back.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Bible</a> But all the greedy and worthless among those who had accompanied David said, “Since they did not accompany us, we will not give them anything from the plunder, except for each man’s wife and children.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then all the corrupt and worthless fellows among the men who had gone with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we have recovered, except that each man may take his wife and children, and leave.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then answered some of David's men who were evil and wicked, and said, Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any portion of the spoil which we have recovered, save that every man may take his wife and his children. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And evil men answered and evil ones of the men who went with David, and they said: “Because they did not go with us, a part of the loot that we saved shall not be given to them, but they shall take each man his wife and his children!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then answered all the wicked men and base fellows, of those that went with David, and said: 'Because they went not with us, we will not give them aught of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Then every ill-disposed and bad man of the soldiers who had gone with David, answered and said, Because they did not pursue together with us, we will not give them of the spoils which we have recovered, only let each one lead away with him his wife and his children, and let them return. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/30-22.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=8901" 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> 21When David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him from the Brook of Besor, they came out to meet him and the troops with him. As David approached the men, he greeted them, 22<a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: way·ya·‘an (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To answer, respond.">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/1100.htm" title="1100: ū·ḇə·lî·ya·‘al (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Worthlessness. From bliy and ya'al; without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness.">and worthless</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš- (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: mê·hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Prep-m, Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">among those</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·lə·ḵū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">had gone</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·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.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3282.htm" title="3282: ya·‘an (Adv) -- From an unused root meaning to pay attention; properly, heed; by implication, purpose; used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause.">“Because</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (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/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">they did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·lə·ḵū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">go</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">we will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">share with them</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></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.">the plunder</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (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/5337.htm" title="5337: hiṣ·ṣal·nū (V-Hifil-Perf-1cp) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">we recovered,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">except</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">for each</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">man’s wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and children.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5090.htm" title="5090: wə·yin·hă·ḡū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to drive forth, i.e. Lead, carry away; reflexively, to proceed; also, to sigh.">They may take them</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wə·yê·lê·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and go.”</a> 23But David said, “My brothers, you must not do this with what the LORD has given us. He has protected us and delivered into our hands the raiders who came against us.…<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="/matthew/20-15.htm">Matthew 20:15</a> Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ <a href="/luke/15-28.htm">Luke 15:28-30</a> The older son became angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him. / But he answered his father, ‘Look, all these years I have served you and never disobeyed a commandment of yours. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. / But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’ <a href="/james/4-1.htm">James 4:1-3</a> What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? / You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask. / And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a> Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a> The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-5</a> Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:10</a> For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a> Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? <a href="/proverbs/18-1.htm">Proverbs 18:1</a> He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment. <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="/ecclesiastes/4-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:9-10</a> Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. / For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up! <a href="/genesis/13-8.htm">Genesis 13:8-9</a> So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no contention between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen. After all, we are kinsmen. / Is not the whole land before you? Now separate yourself from me. If you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to the left.” <a href="/numbers/16-12.htm">Numbers 16:12-14</a> Then Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, but they said, “We will not come! / Is it not enough that you have brought us up out of a land flowing with milk and honey to kill us in the wilderness? Must you also appoint yourself as ruler over us? / Moreover, you have not brought us into a land flowing with milk and honey or given us an inheritance of fields and vineyards. Will you gouge out the eyes of these men? No, we will not come!” <a href="/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Deuteronomy 15:9</a> Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart.wicked<a href="/1_samuel/22-2.htm">1 Samuel 22:2</a> And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.<a href="/1_samuel/25-17.htm">1 Samuel 25:17,25</a> Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him… <a href="/deuteronomy/13-13.htm">Deuteronomy 13:13</a> Certain men, the children of Belial, are gone out from among you, and have withdrawn the inhabitants of their city, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which ye have not known;those [heb] the men <a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a> Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-7.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Base</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Belial</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-21.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-11.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-17.htm">Except</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-27.htm">Fellows</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-7.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-19.htm">Recovered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-17.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-20.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-35.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-22.htm">Base</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-7.htm">Belial</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-18.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-23.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-9.htm">Except</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-20.htm">Fellows</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-24.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-35.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-6.htm">Recovered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-18.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-34.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">Wife</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>but all the wicked and worthless men among those who had gone with David said, This phrase highlights the presence of individuals within David's group who are described as "wicked and worthless." In the biblical context, these terms often refer to those who act contrary to God's will and lack moral integrity. The presence of such individuals among David's men reflects the diverse nature of his followers, who included those in distress, debt, or discontented (<a href="/1_samuel/22-2.htm">1 Samuel 22:2</a>). This diversity sometimes led to internal conflicts and challenges in leadership. The term "wicked and worthless" is used elsewhere in Scripture to describe those who oppose God's anointed, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/2-12.htm">1 Samuel 2:12</a> regarding Eli's sons.“Because they did not go with us, This part of the verse reveals a sense of entitlement and exclusion among the men who fought with David. It reflects a common human tendency to value effort and contribution in tangible terms, often leading to division. The historical context shows that David's men had just returned from a successful mission to recover their families and possessions from the Amalekites. The men who stayed behind were likely exhausted or tasked with guarding supplies, a necessary role in any military campaign. This situation parallels the parable of the workers in the vineyard (<a href="/matthew/20.htm">Matthew 20:1-16</a>), where Jesus teaches about the kingdom of heaven and the equality of all who serve, regardless of their role or timing.we will not share with them the plunder we recovered, The refusal to share the plunder reflects a misunderstanding of communal responsibility and grace. In ancient Near Eastern culture, sharing spoils of war was a common practice, often dictated by the leader. David's leadership is tested here, as he must address the selfishness and division within his ranks. This moment foreshadows the New Testament teaching of sharing and unity within the body of Christ (<a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32-35</a>), where believers are called to hold all things in common and support one another.except for each man’s wife and children. This exception acknowledges the basic familial rights and responsibilities, even among those considered "wicked and worthless." It underscores the importance of family in biblical times, where the protection and provision for one's household were paramount. The restoration of families here can be seen as a type of Christ's redemptive work, where He restores and reconciles broken relationships (<a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-16</a>).They may take them and go.” The phrase "They may take them and go" suggests a dismissal and separation from the community, highlighting the tension between justice and mercy. David's response to this situation, which follows in the subsequent verses, demonstrates his wisdom and fairness as a leader. He insists on sharing the plunder equally, setting a precedent for future generations and reflecting God's inclusive nature. This decision aligns with the biblical principle of unity and equality among God's people, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, where there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all are one in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed future king of Israel, leading his men in battle and demonstrating leadership and fairness. 2. <a href="/topical/w/wicked_and_worthless_men.htm">Wicked and Worthless Men</a> A group among David's followers who displayed selfishness and a lack of compassion. 3. <a href="/topical/z/ziklag.htm">Ziklag</a> The place where David and his men returned to find it raided by the Amalekites, prompting their pursuit and recovery mission. 4. <a href="/topical/a/amalekites.htm">Amalekites</a> The enemy who raided Ziklag, taking captives and plunder, which David and his men pursued and recovered. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_plunder.htm">The Plunder</a> The goods and captives recovered from the Amalekites, which became a point of contention among David's men.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_fairness.htm">Leadership and Fairness</a> David exemplifies godly leadership by ensuring fairness and unity among his men, teaching us the importance of equitable treatment in our communities. <a href="/topical/s/selfishness_vs._generosity.htm">Selfishness vs. Generosity</a> The contrast between the wicked men and David highlights the Christian call to generosity and selflessness. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> Just as David sought to maintain unity among his followers, we are called to foster unity and support within the church. <a href="/topical/g/grace_over_merit.htm">Grace Over Merit</a> David's decision reflects the biblical principle of grace, where blessings are shared not based on merit but on the grace of God. <a href="/topical/h/handling_conflict.htm">Handling Conflict</a> David's response to the conflict among his men provides a model for resolving disputes with wisdom and fairness.<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_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> <a href="/q/where's_evidence_of_the_ziklag_raid.htm">Where is the archaeological or historical evidence verifying the Amalekite raid on Ziklag (1 Samuel 30)?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_142_4_align_with_1_sam_22_2.htm">Psalm 142:4 shows David claiming no one cares for him--how does this reconcile with 1 Samuel 22:2, where he has loyal followers?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_confirmation_from_survivors.htm">If multiple eyewitnesses survived, why is there no independent confirmation of such a large-scale killing (1 Samuel 22)?</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>(22) Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial.--The scene here related chronicles an act of greed and of heartless covetousness--an act that has been many times repeated in the world's history. The wise compiler of the book chose it as part of the memoirs of David, which were to be preserved in the sacred volume, because it was another authoritative declaration on the part of the beloved king respecting a question which would crop up again and again on the conclusion of a campaign. The chronicler was justified in his selection, for this famous decision of David continued in force until the time of the Maccabees. (See <a href="//apocrypha.org/2_maccabees/8-28.htm" title="And after the sabbath, when they had given part of the spoils to the maimed, and the widows, and orphans, the residue they divided among themselves and their servants.">2 Maccabees 8:28-30</a>.) A somewhat similar law was enacted by Moses. (See <a href="/numbers/31-27.htm" title="And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war on them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:">Numbers 31:27</a>.) The dispute arose thus: The victorious troop with their enormous booty quickly re turned to the brook Besor, where the 200 that had broken down on the rapid march had been left to guard the baggage. David salutes these with all kindly courtesy; but the harmony which prevailed in the little camp is speedily broken owing to the highhanded claims of the 400 who had actually taken part in the rescue. These refused to share the booty with their comrades who had been left behind, only proposing just to restore to them their wives and those things of their own which had been recovered from the Amalekites. David, however, refused to listen to these iniquitous claims, and decided that all the fighting part of the force, and those men who had stayed behind and guarded the baggage at the brook Besor, should share alike. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/30-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>but all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the wicked רָ֣ע (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil and worthless וּבְלִיַּ֗עַל (ū·ḇə·lî·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1100.htm">Strong's 1100: </a> Without profit, worthlessness, destruction, wickedness men אִֽישׁ־ (’îš-) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person among those who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that had gone הָלְכ֣וּ (hā·lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with David דָּוִד֒ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse said, וַיַּ֜עַן (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond “Because יַ֚עַן (ya·‘an) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3282.htm">Strong's 3282: </a> Heed, purpose, to indicate the reason, cause they did not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no go הָלְכ֣וּ (hā·lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk with us, עִמִּ֔י (‘im·mî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with we will not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no share with them נִתֵּ֣ן (nit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set the plunder מֵהַשָּׁלָ֖ל (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 we recovered, הִצַּ֑לְנוּ (hiṣ·ṣal·nū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver except כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction for each מֵֽהָאֲנָשִׁים֮ (mê·hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person man’s wife אִשְׁתּוֹ֙ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female and children. בָּנָ֔יו (bā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son They may take וְיִנְהֲג֖וּ (wə·yin·hă·ḡū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5090.htm">Strong's 5090: </a> To drive forth, lead, carry away, to proceed, to sigh them and go.? וְיֵלֵֽכוּ׃ (wə·yê·lê·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/30-22.htm">1 Samuel 30:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30-22.htm">1 Samuel 30:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/30-22.htm">1 Samuel 30:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30-22.htm">1 Samuel 30:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30-22.htm">1 Samuel 30:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/30-22.htm">1 Samuel 30:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/30-22.htm">1 Samuel 30:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/30-22.htm">1 Samuel 30:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/30-22.htm">1 Samuel 30:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/30-22.htm">1 Samuel 30:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 30:22 Then answered all the wicked men (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/30-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/30-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:23" /></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>