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He has protected us and delivered into our hands the raiding party that came against us. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30.htm">New Living Translation</a> But David said, “No, my brothers! Don’t be selfish with what the LORD has given us. He has kept us safe and helped us defeat the band of raiders that attacked us. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Standard Version</a> But David said, “You shall not do so, my brothers, with what the LORD has given us. He has preserved us and given into our hand the band that came against us. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But 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. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30.htm">King James Bible</a> Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/30.htm">New King James Version</a> But David said, “My brethren, you shall not do so with what the LORD has given us, who has preserved us and delivered into our hand the troop that came against us. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But David said, “You must not do so, my brothers, with what the LORD has given us, for He has protected us and handed over to us the band of raiders that came against us. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then David said, &#8220You must not do so, my brothers, with what the LORD has given us, who has kept us and delivered into our hand the band that came against us. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then David said, “You must not do so, my brothers, with what the LORD has given us, who has kept us and delivered into our hand the band that came against us. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then David said, “You must not do so, my brothers, with what Yahweh has given us, who has kept us and given into our hand the band that came against us. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a> David said, “You must not do so, my brothers, with what the LORD has given us. He has kept us safe and has handed over to us the band [of Amalekites] that came against us. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But David said, “My brothers, you must not do this with what the LORD has given us. He protected us and handed over to us the raiders who came against us. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But David said, &#8220My brothers, you must not do this with what the LORD has given us. He protected us and handed over to us the raiders who came against us. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/30.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which Jehovah hath given unto us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the troop that came against us into our hand. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But David said: My friends, don't be so greedy with what the LORD has given us! The LORD protected us and gave us victory over the people who attacked. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath given unto us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the troop that came against us into our hand. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But David said, "My brothers, don't do that with the things which the LORD has given us. He has protected us and handed the troops that attacked us over to us. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/30.htm">Good News Translation</a> But David answered, "My brothers, you can't do this with what the LORD has given us! He kept us safe and gave us victory over the raiders. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/30.htm">International Standard Version</a> David said, "No, you won't do this, my brothers, with what the LORD has given us. He guarded us and gave the raiding party that came against us into our hand. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But 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. <a href="/net/1_samuel/30.htm">NET Bible</a> But David said, "No! You shouldn't do this, my brothers. Look at what the LORD has given us! He has protected us and has delivered into our hands the raiding party that came against us. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then David said, "You shall not do so after what the LORD has given to us, who has preserved us, and delivered into our hand the raiding party that came against us. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand. <a href="/web/1_samuel/30.htm">World English Bible</a> Then David said, “Do not do so, my brothers, with that which Yahweh has given to us, who has preserved us, and delivered the troop that came against us into our hand. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David says, “You do not do so, my brothers, with that which YHWH has given to us, and He preserves us, and gives the troop which comes against us into our hand; <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David saith, 'Ye do not do so, my brethren, with that which Jehovah hath given to us, and He doth preserve us, and doth give the troop which cometh against us into our hand; <a href="/slt/1_samuel/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will say, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with what Jehovah gave to us, and he will watch us and give the troop coming against us into our hand.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But David said: You shall not do so, my brethren, with these things, which the Lord hath given us, who hath kept us, and hath delivered the robbers that invaded us into our hands. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But David said: “You shall not do this, my brothers, with these things that the Lord has delivered to us, for he has preserved us, and he has given into our hands the robbers who broke out among us. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Bible</a> But David said: “You must not do this, my brothers, after what the LORD has given us. The LORD has protected us and delivered into our hands the raiders that came against us. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But David said, “You shall not do so, my brothers, with what the LORD has given us; he has preserved us and handed over to us the raiding party that attacked us.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But David said, You shall not do thus, my brethren, with that which the LORD has given us, he who has preserved us and delivered into our hands the raiders that came against us. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David said: “You will not do so brethren, for LORD JEHOVAH gave to us and he kept us and delivered into our hands the band of robbers that came upon us!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then said David: 'Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath given unto us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the troop that came against us into our hand. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David said, Ye shall not do so, after the Lord has delivered the enemy to us, and guarded us, and the Lord has delivered into our hands the troop that came against u. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/30-23.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=8917" 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> …22but 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.” 23<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.">But David</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāy (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">“My brothers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (Prep) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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.">you must not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ṯa·‘ă·śū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">do</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">this</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.">with what</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.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">has given</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- ">us.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: way·yiš·mōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">He has protected</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯā·nū (DirObjM:: 1cp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">us</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and delivered</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/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏê·nū (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 1cp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into our hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/1416.htm" title="1416: hag·gə·ḏūḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- A band, troop. From gadad; a crowd.">the raiders</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hab·bā (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">who came</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against us.</a> 24Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one who went to battle will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. They will share alike.”…<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="/numbers/31-27.htm">Numbers 31:27</a> Then divide the captives between the troops who went out to battle and the rest of the congregation. <a href="/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8</a> saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.” <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. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14-15</a> At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. / As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.” <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/3-11.htm">Luke 3:11</a> John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.” <a href="/2_kings/7-9.htm">2 Kings 7:9</a> Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.” <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="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-18</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a> I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4</a> For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.” <a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">1 Chronicles 29:14</a> But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then said David, You shall not do so, my brothers, with that which the LORD has given us, who has preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand.my brethren<a href="/genesis/19-7.htm">Genesis 19:7</a> And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly.<a href="/judges/19-23.htm">Judges 19:23</a> And the man, the master of the house, went out unto them, and said unto them, Nay, my brethren, nay, I pray you, do not so wickedly; seeing that this man is come into mine house, do not this folly.<a href="/acts/7-2.htm">Acts 7:2</a> And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,which the Lord<a href="/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8</a> And David inquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.<a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7</a> The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.<a href="/numbers/31-49.htm">Numbers 31:49-54</a> And they said unto Moses, Thy servants have taken the sum of the men of war which are under our charge, and there lacketh not one man of us… who hath<a href="/psalms/44-2.htm">Psalm 44:2-7</a> How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out… <a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7,8</a> The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm">Band</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm">Company</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-18.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-16.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-24.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/joshua/24-17.htm">Preserved</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">Protected</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-29.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm">Troop</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">Band</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Company</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-25.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-8.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-14.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-2.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-7.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-5.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-18.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Preserved</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-22.htm">Protected</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-18.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">Troop</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 David said, David, as the anointed future king of Israel, often served as a mediator and leader among his people. His words here reflect his role as a wise and just leader, reminiscent of Moses and foreshadowing the ultimate leadership of Christ.“My brothers, David addresses his men as "brothers," emphasizing unity and equality among them. This reflects the biblical principle of brotherhood among believers, as seen in the New Testament where Christians are called to love one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.you must not do this David is correcting a wrong attitude among his men. This reflects the biblical theme of righteous leadership correcting injustice, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders throughout Scripture.with what the LORD has given us. David acknowledges that their victory and spoils are gifts from God, highlighting the biblical principle of divine providence. This mirrors the understanding that all good things come from God, as seen in <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a>.He has protected us David attributes their safety and success to God's protection, a recurring theme in the Psalms and throughout the Bible. This reflects the belief in God's sovereignty and care for His people, as seen in <a href="/psalms/121.htm">Psalm 121</a>.and delivered into our hands The phrase indicates God's active role in granting victory, similar to the deliverance seen in the battles of Joshua and the judges. It underscores the biblical theme of God fighting for His people.the raiders who came against us. The raiders, likely Amalekites, were a recurring enemy of Israel. This reflects the ongoing spiritual battle between God's people and their adversaries, a theme that continues into the New Testament with spiritual warfare against sin and evil.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed king of Israel, known for his leadership and reliance on God. In this passage, he demonstrates wisdom and fairness. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is acknowledged as the source of victory and protection. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_raiding_party.htm">The Raiding Party</a> Refers to the Amalekites who had attacked Ziklag, taking captives and plundering the city. 4. <a href="/topical/z/ziklag.htm">Ziklag</a> A Philistine town given to David, which was attacked and plundered by the Amalekites. 5. <a href="/topical/d/david's_men.htm">David's Men</a> The group of warriors who followed David, some of whom were initially unwilling to share the spoils of victory with those who stayed behind.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_sovereignty.htm">Acknowledging God's Sovereignty</a> Recognize that victories and blessings come from the LORD. David attributes the success to God, reminding us to give credit to Him for our achievements. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_fairness.htm">Unity and Fairness</a> David's decision to share the spoils equally teaches us about the importance of unity and fairness within a community. It encourages us to consider the needs and contributions of all members, not just those on the front lines. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_wisdom.htm">Leadership and Wisdom</a> David exemplifies wise leadership by making a decision that promotes harmony and sets a precedent for future generations. Leaders today can learn from his example to make decisions that benefit the whole community. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_generosity.htm">Gratitude and Generosity</a> By sharing the spoils, David demonstrates gratitude and generosity. We are called to be generous with what God has given us, recognizing that it is not solely for our benefit. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> David's inquiry of the LORD before pursuing the raiders shows his dependence on God for guidance. We are reminded to seek God's direction in our decisions and actions.<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/what_defines_toxic_masculinity.htm">What happened to Ziklag when David returned from battle?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_trace_of_david's_hideouts_today.htm">If 1 Samuel 23:14 places David in uncharted wilderness strongholds, why is there little or no archaeological trace of these specific hideouts today?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_use_the_ephod_for_guidance.htm">How did David consult the ephod for instant divine guidance in 1 Samuel 23:9-12 when similar direct communication is uncommon elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a> <a href="/q/is_zeus_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What lessons do Saul and David's lives teach us?</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>(23) Ye shall not do so my brethren.--Translate "Do not so my brethren with that which the Lord hath given us," that is, "in respect to that which the Lord," &c. Ewald prefers to render the phrase as an ejaculatory oath, "By that which the Lord," &c. Some commentators here quote a passage from Polybius, where a similar scene is depicted as having taken place after the capture of Nova Carthago, where Publius Scipio decided that the spoil then taken should be divided equally among the troops that had been actually engaged, and the reserves and the sick among the soldiery, and those in the army who had been detached from the main body on special service.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23, 24. - Ye shall not do so, my brethren. David rejects their unjust proposal kindly, but firmly. With that which. i.e. in respect of that which, etc. Who will hearken unto you in this matter? Literally, "this word," this proposal of yours. David then enacts that those left to guard the baggage are to share in the booty equally with the combatants. Patrick in his commentary quotes a similar rule enacted by Publius Scipio after the capture of New Carthage (Polybius, 10, 15:5). <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/30-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But David דָּוִ֔ד (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, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “My brothers, אֶחָ֑י (’e·ḥāy) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) you must not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no do תַעֲשׂ֥וּ (ṯa·‘ă·śū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make this כֵ֖ן (ḵên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus with what אֲשֶׁר־ (’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 the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (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 has given us. נָתַ֨ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set He has protected וַיִּשְׁמֹ֣ר (way·yiš·mōr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to us אֹתָ֔נוּ (’ō·ṯā·nū) Direct object marker | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case and delivered וַיִּתֵּ֗ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set into our hands בְּיָדֵֽנוּ׃ (bə·yā·ḏê·nū) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand the raiders הַגְּד֛וּד (hag·gə·ḏūḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1416.htm">Strong's 1416: </a> A band, troop who came הַבָּ֥א (hab·bā) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go against us. עָלֵ֖ינוּ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/30-23.htm">1 Samuel 30:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30-23.htm">1 Samuel 30:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/30-23.htm">1 Samuel 30:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30-23.htm">1 Samuel 30:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30-23.htm">1 Samuel 30:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/30-23.htm">1 Samuel 30:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/30-23.htm">1 Samuel 30:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/30-23.htm">1 Samuel 30:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/30-23.htm">1 Samuel 30:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/30-23.htm">1 Samuel 30:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-23.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 30:23 Then said David You shall not do (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:24" /></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>