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The share of the man who stayed with the supplies is to be the same as that of him who went down to the battle. All will share alike.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Who will listen when you talk like this? We share and share alike—those who go to battle and those who guard the equipment.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Who would listen to you in this matter? For as his share is who goes down into the battle, so shall his share be who stays by the baggage. They shall share alike.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part <i>is</i> that goeth down to the battle, so <i>shall</i> his part <i>be</i> that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/30.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For who will heed you in this matter? But as his part <i>is</i> who goes down to the battle, so <i>shall</i> his part <i>be</i> who stays by the supplies; they shall share alike.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And who will listen to you in this matter? For as <i>is</i> the share of the one who goes down into the battle, so <i>shall be</i> the share of the one who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And who will listen to you in this matter? For as his share is who goes down to the battle, so shall his share be who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And who will listen to you in this matter? For as his share is who goes down to the battle, so shall his share be who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And who will listen to you in this matter? For as is the portion of the one who goes down to the battle, so shall the portion be of the one who remains by the baggage; they shall be apportioned together.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And who will listen to you in regard to this matter? For as is the share of him who goes down into the battle, so shall his share be who stays by the provisions and supplies; they shall share alike.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who can agree to your proposal? The share of the one who goes into battle is to be the same as the share of the one who remains with the supplies. They will share equally.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who can agree to your proposal? The share of the one who goes into battle is to be the same as the share of the one who remains with the supplies. They will share equally.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/30.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And who will hearken unto you in this matter? for as his share is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his share be that tarrieth by the baggage: they shall share alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Who would pay attention to you, anyway? Soldiers who stay behind to guard the camp get as much as those who go into battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And who will hearken unto you in this matter? for as his share is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his share be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall share alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Besides, who is going to pay attention to what you have to say in this matter? Certainly, the share of those who go into battle must be like the share of those who stay with the supplies. They will all share alike."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/30.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />No one can agree with what you say! All must share alike: whoever stays behind with the supplies gets the same share as the one who goes into battle." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/30.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Who will listen to you in this matter? Indeed, the share of those who went down into battle and the share of those who stayed with the supplies will be the same. They'll share alike." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who 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.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/30.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Who will listen to you in this matter? The portion of the one who went down into the battle will be the same as the portion of the one who remained with the equipment! Let their portions be the same!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And who will listen to you in this matter? For they are not inferior to you. For as his share is who goes down to the battle, so will his share be who remains with the supplies; they will share alike."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For who will hearken to you in this matter? but as his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the goods: they shall part alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/30.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Who will listen to you in this matter? For as his share is who goes down to the battle, so shall his share be who stays with the baggage. They shall share alike.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and who listens to you in this thing? For as the portion of him who was brought down into battle, so also [is] the portion of him who is abiding by the vessels—they share alike.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and who doth hearken to you in this thing? for as the portion of him who was brought down into battle, so also is the portion of him who is abiding by the vessels -- alike they share.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And who will hear to you for this word? for as the part of him going clown in the war, and so the part of him sitting by the vessels: together shall they divide.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And no man shall hearken to you in this matter. But equal shall be the portion of him that went down to battle and of him that abode at the baggage, and they shall divide alike. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, let no one heed you over these words. But equal shall be the portion of him who descended to the battle, and of him who remained with the supplies, and they will divide it alike.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who could agree with this proposal of yours? Rather, the share of the one who goes down to battle shall be the same as that of the one who remains with the baggage—they share alike.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Who would listen to you in this matter? For the share of the one who goes down into the battle shall be the same as the share of the one who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For who will hearken to you in this matter? For as his portion is who goes down to battle, so shall his portion be who tarries by the baggage: they shall divide alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Who will hear this your word, because the portion of whoever went down to battle is like the portion of him who stayed by the side of the equipment, and they divide as one!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And who will hearken unto you in this matter? for as is the share of him that goeth down to the battle, so shall be the share of him that tarrieth by the baggage; they shall share alike.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And who will hearken to these your words? for they are not inferior to us; for according to the portion of him that went down to the battle, so shall be the portion of him that abides with the baggage; they shall share alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/30-24.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=8929" 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">23</span>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. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: ū·mî (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: yiš·ma‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">will listen</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">to your</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: lad·dā·ḇār (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">proposal?</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2506.htm" title="2506: kə·ḥê·leq (Prep-k:: N-ms) -- Portion, tract, territory. From chalaq; properly, smoothness; also an allotment.">The share</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: hay·yō·rêḏ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">of the one who went</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: bam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">to battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/2506.htm" title="2506: ū·ḵə·ḥê·leq (Conj-w, Prep-k:: N-ms) -- Portion, tract, territory. From chalaq; properly, smoothness; also an allotment.">will match the share</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: hay·yō·šêḇ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">of the one who stayed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: hak·kê·lîm (Art:: N-mp) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">the supplies.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2505.htm" title="2505: ya·ḥă·lō·qū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To be smooth, to apportion, separate. A primitive root; to be smooth; by implication to apportion or separate.">They will share</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yaḥ·dāw (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly.">alike.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>And so it has been from that day forward. David established this statute as an ordinance for Israel to this very day.…<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="/numbers/31-27.htm">Numbers 31:27</a></span><br />Then divide the captives between the troops who went out to battle and the rest of the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a></span><br />All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32-35</a></span><br />The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. / With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. / There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-12.htm">Matthew 20:12-15</a></span><br />‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the scorching heat of the day.’ / But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Did you not agree with me on one denarius? / Take your pay and go. I want to give this last man the same as I gave you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13-15</a></span><br />It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. / 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-9.htm">2 Kings 7:9</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-11.htm">Luke 3:11</a></span><br />John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-17</a></span><br />And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a></span><br />Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a></span><br />And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a></span><br />As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For who will listen to you in this matter? but as his part is that goes down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarries by the stuff: they shall part alike.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/31-27.htm">Numbers 31:27</a></b></br> And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/22-8.htm">Joshua 22:8</a></b></br> And he spake unto them, saying, Return with much riches unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-12.htm">Psalm 68:12</a></b></br> Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil.</p><p class="hdg">tarrieth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">1 Samuel 25:13</a></b></br> And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">Abiding</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-19.htm">Alike</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-9.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">Baggage</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-8.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-19.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-22.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-8.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-23.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-4.htm">Question</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-20.htm">Share</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-28.htm">Stays</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">Stuff</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">Supplies</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Tarries</a> <a href="/matthew/24-48.htm">Tarrieth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-8.htm">Vessels</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/16-3.htm">Abiding</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-37.htm">Alike</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-14.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-28.htm">Baggage</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-3.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-3.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-9.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-18.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-4.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">Part</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-19.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-18.htm">Question</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-29.htm">Share</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Stays</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-8.htm">Stuff</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-28.htm">Supplies</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Tarries</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-5.htm">Tarrieth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-10.htm">Vessels</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>Who will listen to your proposal?</b><br>This rhetorical question highlights David's leadership and authority. In the context of <a href="/1_samuel/30.htm">1 Samuel 30</a>, David addresses his men after a victorious battle against the Amalekites. Some of his men, described as "wicked and worthless," proposed that those who did not fight should not share in the spoils. David's question challenges this selfish mindset, emphasizing unity and fairness. This reflects the biblical principle of equality and justice, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34</a>, where God shows no partiality.<p><b>The share of the one who went to battle</b><br>This phrase underscores the importance of those who actively participate in the mission. In ancient warfare, those who fought were often rewarded with the spoils of victory. This practice is seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/numbers/31-27.htm">Numbers 31:27</a>, where the spoils of war are divided among those who fought and the community. David acknowledges the bravery and effort of the warriors, aligning with the biblical theme of rewarding diligence and courage.<p><b>will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies.</b><br>David's decision to give equal shares to those who stayed with the supplies reflects a principle of shared responsibility and community. In the ancient Near Eastern context, guarding supplies was a crucial task, ensuring the army's sustenance and security. This decision promotes unity and prevents division among the people. It echoes the New Testament teaching in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>, where Paul describes the body of Christ as having many parts, each with its own role and importance.<p><b>They will share alike.”</b><br>This final statement establishes a precedent for equitable distribution among the people of God. It highlights the value of every role within the community, whether visible or behind the scenes. This principle is seen in the early church, where believers shared everything in common (<a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32-35</a>). David's decree foreshadows the inclusive nature of the kingdom of God, where all contributions are valued, and everyone shares in the blessings, much like the parable of the workers in the vineyard in <a href="/matthew/20.htm">Matthew 20:1-16</a>.<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 demonstrates leadership and fairness in distributing the spoils of battle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_amalekites.htm">The Amalekites</a></b><br>A nomadic tribe that raided Ziklag, taking captives and spoils, prompting David's pursuit.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/ziklag.htm">Ziklag</a></b><br>The town given to David by the Philistine king Achish, which was attacked and burned by the Amalekites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_400_warriors.htm">The 400 Warriors</a></b><br>The men who went with David to recover their families and possessions from the Amalekites.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_200_men.htm">The 200 Men</a></b><br>Those who stayed behind with the supplies due to exhaustion, yet were included in the distribution of the spoils.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/principle_of_fairness.htm">Principle of Fairness</a></b><br>David's decision underscores the importance of fairness and equality in the community of believers. Everyone's contribution, whether visible or behind the scenes, is valuable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_justice.htm">Leadership and Justice</a></b><br>As a leader, David exemplifies justice by ensuring that all who are part of the mission, regardless of their role, receive their due share. This teaches us about the importance of just leadership in our communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_community.htm">Unity and Community</a></b><br>The decision to share the spoils equally fosters unity and prevents division. In the body of Christ, unity is crucial, and we should strive to maintain it by valuing each member's contribution.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_for_the_weary.htm">Encouragement for the Weary</a></b><br>The inclusion of the 200 men who stayed with the supplies serves as an encouragement to those who may feel weary or sidelined. God sees and values their role.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_economy.htm">God's Economy</a></b><br>God's way of rewarding is not based on human standards of merit but on His grace and justice. This challenges us to align our perspectives with God's economy.<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/why_does_saul_chase_david_in_1_sam_26.htm">If Saul previously admitted David's righteousness in 1 Samuel 24, why is he chasing David again in 1 Samuel 26?</a><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_30,000_israelite_deaths_credible.htm">How reliable is the claim of 30,000 Israelite deaths (1 Samuel 4:10) given historical population estimates of that era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_saul's_hostility_persist_later.htm">If Saul recognized David's righteousness (1 Samuel 24:16-21), why did hostilities continue in later chapters, suggesting inconsistency?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/30-24.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">Who</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will listen</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁמַ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to your proposal?</span><br /><span class="heb">לַדָּבָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(lad·dā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The share</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּחֵ֣לֶק ׀</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḥê·leq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2506.htm">Strong's 2506: </a> </span><span class="str2">Portion, tract, territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the one who went</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיֹּרֵ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·rêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to battle</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּמִּלְחָמָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(bam·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{will match} the share</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽכְחֵ֛לֶק</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḵə·ḥê·leq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2506.htm">Strong's 2506: </a> </span><span class="str2">Portion, tract, territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the one who stayed</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיֹּשֵׁ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·šêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the supplies.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֵּלִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kê·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prepared, any apparatus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">They will share</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחֲלֹֽקוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ya·ḥă·lō·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2505.htm">Strong's 2505: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be smooth, to apportion, separate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">alike.”</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְדָּ֥ו</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·dāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> </span><span class="str2">A unit, unitedly</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 30:24 Who will listen to you in this (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/30-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/30-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:25" /></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>