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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/30.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />David sent it to those who were in Bethel, Ramoth Negev and Jattir;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The gifts were sent to the people of the following towns David had visited: Bethel, Ramoth-negev, Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />It was for those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negeb, in Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />To <i>them</i> which <i>were</i> in Bethel, and to <i>them</i> which <i>were</i> in south Ramoth, and to <i>them</i> which <i>were</i> in Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/30.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />to <i>those</i> who <i>were</i> in Bethel, <i>those</i> who <i>were</i> in Ramoth of the South, <i>those</i> who <i>were</i> in Jattir,<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 Bethel, to those who were in Ramoth of the Negev, to those who were in Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />to those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in Ramoth of the Negev, and to those who were in Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />to those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in Ramoth of the Negev, and to those who were in Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />to those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in Ramoth of the Negev, and to those who were in Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For those in Bethel, Ramoth of the Negev, Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He sent gifts to those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negev, and in Jattir;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br /> He sent gifts to those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negev, and in Jattir;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/30.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />to them that were in Beth-el, and to them that were in Ramoth of the South, and to them that were in Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />To them which were in Beth-el, and to them which were in Ramoth of the South, and to them which were in Jattir;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />There were shares for those in Bethel, Ramoth in the Negev, Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/30.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He sent it to the people in Bethel, to the people in Ramah in the southern part of Judah, and to the people in the towns of Jattir, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/30.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />in Bethel, Ramoth-negev, Jattir, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/30.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The gift was for those in the following locations: for those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He sent it to those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in Ramath Negev, and to those who were in Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To them who were in Beth-el, and to them who were in south Ramoth, and to them who were in Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/30.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He sent it to those who were in Bethel, to those who were in Ramoth of the South, to those who were in Jattir, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />to those in Beth-El, and to those in South Ramoth, and to those in Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> to those in Beth-El, and to those in South Ramoth, and to those in Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To those in Bethel, and to those in south Ramah, and to those in Jattir,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />To them that were in Bethel, and that were in Ramoth to the south, and to them that were in Jether, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />to those who were in Bethel, and who were in Ramoth toward the south, and who were in Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />to those in Bethel, Ramoth-negeb, Jattir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />it was for those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negeb, in Jattir,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, he sent of the spoil to those who were in Beth-el and to those who were in Ramoth of the Negeb and to those who were in Ai<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he sent to those in Bayth Eil and to those in Bayth Ramuth the south and to those in Bayth Ai<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />to them that were in Beth-el, and to them that were in Ramoth of the South, and to them that were in Jattir;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />to those in Baethsur, and to those in Rama of the south, and to those in Gethor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/30-27.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=8961" 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">26</span>When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: la·’ă·šer (Prep-l:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">He sent gifts to those</a> <a href="/hebrew/1008.htm" title="1008: bə·ḇêṯ- (Prep) -- From bayith and 'el; house of God; Beth-El, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1008.htm" title="1008: ’êl (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and 'el; house of God; Beth-El, a place in Palestine.">in Bethel,</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/7418.htm" title="7418: bə·rā·mō·wṯ- (Prep) -- Height of the south, a place in Simeon, probably the same as NH7437b. ">Ramoth</a> <a href="/hebrew/5045.htm" title="5045: ne·ḡeḇ (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to be parched; the south; specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt.">Negev,</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/3492.htm" title="3492: bə·yat·tir (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Judah. From yathar; redundant; Jattir, a place in Palestine.">and Jattir;</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa;…<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/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_samuel/27-6.htm">1 Samuel 27:6</a></span><br />That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.<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="/1_chronicles/4-28.htm">1 Chronicles 4:28-31</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="/joshua/15-20.htm">Joshua 15:20-32</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah. / These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">1 Samuel 23:1-5</a></span><br />Now it was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and looting the threshing floors.” / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” / But David’s men said to him, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-7.htm">2 Samuel 24:7</a></span><br />They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">1 Kings 19:3</a></span><br />And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5-10</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...<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="/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="/acts/9-32.htm">Acts 9:32-35</a></span><br />As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. / There he found a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years. / “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a></span><br />how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40-42</a></span><br />He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. / Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">1 Samuel 19:4</a></b></br> And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works <i>have been</i> to theeward very good:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/28-19.htm">Genesis 28:19</a></b></br> And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city <i>was called</i> Luz at the first.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/16-2.htm">Joshua 16:2</a></b></br> And goeth out from Bethel to Luz, and passeth along unto the borders of Archi to Ataroth,</p><p class="hdg">south Ramoth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8</a></b></br> And all the villages that <i>were</i> round about these cities to Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This <i>is</i> the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.</p><p class="hdg">Ramath </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-48.htm">Joshua 15:48</a></b></br> And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/21-14.htm">Joshua 21:14</a></b></br> And Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa with her suburbs,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/13-2.htm">Bethel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-2.htm">Beth-El</a> <a href="/joshua/21-14.htm">Jattir</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">Negeb</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">Negev</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-3.htm">Ramah</a> <a href="/joshua/21-38.htm">Ramoth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">South</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/12-29.htm">Bethel</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-29.htm">Beth-El</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-57.htm">Jattir</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-7.htm">Negeb</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-7.htm">Negev</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-17.htm">Ramah</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">Ramoth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-5.htm">South</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>He sent gifts</b><br>David's act of sending gifts reflects the ancient Near Eastern custom of gift-giving as a means of establishing alliances and expressing gratitude. This gesture was significant in maintaining relationships and securing loyalty among the tribes of Israel. It also demonstrates David's leadership and wisdom in fostering unity and goodwill.<p><b>to those in Bethel</b><br>Bethel, meaning "House of God," was a significant location in Israel's history, known for its religious importance. It was a site where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven (<a href="/genesis/28-10.htm">Genesis 28:10-19</a>). By sending gifts to Bethel, David acknowledges its spiritual heritage and seeks to strengthen ties with its inhabitants.<p><b>Ramoth Negev</b><br>Ramoth Negev, located in the southern region of Judah, was part of the Negev desert. This area was crucial for its strategic position and resources. David's outreach to Ramoth Negev indicates his intention to secure support from the southern tribes, ensuring their allegiance during his rise to power.<p><b>and Jattir</b><br>Jattir was a Levitical city in the hill country of Judah (<a href="/joshua/21-14.htm">Joshua 21:14</a>). By including Jattir, David recognizes the importance of the Levitical priesthood and their role in spiritual leadership. This act may also reflect David's respect for the religious order and his desire to align with those who served in the temple.<p><b>;</b><br>The semicolon here signifies the continuation of a list, indicating that David's distribution of gifts was extensive and inclusive, reaching multiple locations and groups within the nation of Israel. This comprehensive approach highlights his strategic and diplomatic efforts to unify the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The anointed future king of Israel, who at this time is leading his men after recovering their families and possessions from the Amalekites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethel.htm">Bethel</a></b><br>A town in the territory of Benjamin, historically significant as a place where Jacob had a vision of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/ramoth_negev.htm">Ramoth Negev</a></b><br>A location in the southern part of Judah, part of the Negev desert region.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jattir.htm">Jattir</a></b><br>A town in the hill country of Judah, given to the Levites.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_amalekites.htm">The Amalekites</a></b><br>A nomadic tribe that had raided Ziklag, taking captives and spoils, which David and his men pursued and defeated.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_gratitude.htm">Generosity and Gratitude</a></b><br>David's distribution of the spoils to various towns demonstrates a heart of gratitude and generosity. As believers, we are called to share our blessings with others, especially those who have supported us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a></b><br>The towns mentioned were part of David's support network. This highlights the importance of maintaining strong community ties and fellowship within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_leadership.htm">Faithfulness in Leadership</a></b><br>David's actions reflect a leader who values and acknowledges the contributions of others. Christian leaders are encouraged to recognize and appreciate the efforts of those they lead.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_protection.htm">God's Provision and Protection</a></b><br>The recovery of all that was lost to the Amalekites is a testament to God's provision and protection. Trusting in God's faithfulness is crucial, even in times of loss or adversity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_alliances.htm">Strategic Alliances</a></b><br>By sending gifts to these towns, David was strengthening alliances and preparing for his future role as king. Believers should be wise in building relationships that honor God and advance His kingdom.<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/how_to_share_good_news_with_the_poor.htm">Who is Ahinoam of Jezreel?</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/do_saul's_signs_in_1_sam_10_2-7_align_biblically.htm">How do the signs given to Saul in 1 Samuel 10:2-7 align or conflict with other biblical accounts of miraculous signs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_400_men_escape_on_camels.htm">How did only 400 men escape on camels if David and his men fought so extensively (1 Samuel 30:17)?</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>(27) <span class= "bld">Bethel . . . South Ramoth . . . Yattir.</span>--Here follows an enumeration of the cities of Judah to whom David sent, most of which have been identified. Bethel--evidently not the well known place of that name, but Bethuel or Bethul in the tribe of Simeon. The LXX. read here Baithsour. South Ramoth, <span class= "ital">i.e., </span>Ramah of the South. Shimei, who was over David's vineyards, was most likely a native of this town (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-27.htm" title="And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:">1Chronicles 27:27</a>). The place has not been identified. Yattir--the present <span class= "ital">Attir </span>in the southern part of Judah. Its ruins are still visible.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Bethel</span> cannot be the famous city of that name, but is probably the <span class="accented">Bethul</span> of <a href="/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4</a>, where it is mentioned as lying near Hormah and Ziklag. <span class="cmt_word">South Ramoth.</span> Hebrew, "Ramoth-Negeb," called Ramath-Negeb in <a href="/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8</a>. Like Bethul, it was a Simeonite village. <span class="cmt_word">Jattir</span> belonged to Judah (<a href="/joshua/15-48.htm">Joshua 15:48</a>), and was one of the cities assigned to the priests (<a href="/joshua/21-14.htm">Joshua 21:14</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/30-27.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">He sent gifts to those</span><br /><span class="heb">לַאֲשֶׁ֧ר</span> <span class="translit">(la·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 Bethel,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1008.htm">Strong's 1008: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bethel -- 'house of God', a city in Ephraim, also a place in southern Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ramoth Negev,</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֖גֶב</span> <span class="translit">(ne·ḡeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7418.htm">Strong's 7418: </a> </span><span class="str2">Negev -- 'height of the south', a place in Simeon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Jattir;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיַתִּֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yat·tir)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3492.htm">Strong's 3492: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jattir -- a city in Judah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/30-27.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 30:27 To those who were in Bethel (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/30-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:28" /></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>