Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When David reached Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to the elders of Judah, who were his friends, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” New Living Translation When he arrived at Ziklag, David sent part of the plunder to the elders of Judah, who were his friends. “Here is a present for you, taken from the LORD’s enemies,” he said. English Standard Version When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the spoil to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a present for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD.” Berean Standard Bible 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.” King James Bible And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; New King James Version Now when David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, “Here is a present for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD”— New American Standard Bible Now when David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the spoils to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, “Behold, a gift for you from the spoils of the enemies of the LORD: NASB 1995 Now when David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, “Behold, a gift for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD: NASB 1977 Now when David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, “Behold, a gift for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD: Legacy Standard Bible Then David came to Ziklag and sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, “Behold, a gift for you from the spoil of the enemies of Yahweh: Amplified Bible When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the spoil to the elders of Judah, his friends, saying, “Here is a blessing (gift) for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD: Christian Standard Bible When David came to 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.” Holman Christian Standard Bible When David came to 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.” American Standard Version And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold, a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of Jehovah: Contemporary English Version David went back to Ziklag with everything they had taken from the Amalekites. He sent some of these things as gifts to his friends who were leaders of Judah, and he told them, "We took these things from the LORD's enemies. Please accept them as a gift." English Revised Version And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; GOD'S WORD® Translation When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the loot to his friends, the leaders of Judah. He said, "Here is a gift for you from the loot [taken from] the LORD's enemies." Good News Translation When David returned to Ziklag, he sent part of the loot to his friends, the leaders of Judah, with the message, "Here is a present for you from the loot we took from the LORD's enemies." International Standard Version David came to Ziklag, and he sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah, and to his friends, telling them, "Look, this is a gift for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD Majority Standard Bible 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.? NET Bible When David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to the elders of Judah who were his friends, saying, "Here's a gift for you from the looting of the LORD's enemies!" New Heart English Bible When David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, "Look, a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD." Webster's Bible Translation And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you, of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; World English Bible When David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, “Behold, a present for you from the plunder of Yahweh’s enemies.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David comes to Ziklag, and sends of the spoil to [the] elderly of Judah, to his friends, saying, “Behold, a blessing for you of the spoil of the enemies of YHWH,” Young's Literal Translation And David cometh in unto Ziklag, and sendeth of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, (saying, 'Lo, for you a blessing, of the spoil of the enemies of Jehovah),' Smith's Literal Translation And David will come to Ziklag, and he will send from the spoil to the old men of Judah, to his neighbors, saving, Behold, to you a blessing from the spoil of the enemies of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen David came to Siceleg, and sent presents of the prey to the ancients of Juda his neighbours, saying: Receive a blessing of the prey of the enemies of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Then David went to Ziklag, and he sent gifts from the prey to the elders of Judah, his neighbors, saying, “Receive a blessing from the prey of the enemies of the Lord,” New American Bible When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “This is a gift to you from the plunder of the enemies of the LORD,” namely, New Revised Standard Version When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the spoil to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a present for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD”; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when David came to Zinklag, he sent some of the spoil to the elders of Judah and to their neighbors, saying, Here is a blessing for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David came to Tsenqlag and he sent some of the loot to the Elders of Yehuda and to their neighbors, and he said: “Here is a blessing for you from the plunder of the enemies of LORD JEHOVAH!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying: 'Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD'; Brenton Septuagint Translation And David came to Sekelac, and sent of the spoils to the elders of Juda, and to his friends, saying, Behold some of the spoils of the enemies of the Lord; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Spoils are Divided…25And so it has been from that day forward. David established this statute as an ordinance for Israel to this very day. 26When 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.” 27He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;… Cross References 1 Samuel 25:27-31 Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you. / Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live. / And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. ... 2 Samuel 8:10-12 he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze, / and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had dedicated from all the nations he had subdued— / from Edom and Moab, from the Ammonites and Philistines and Amalekites, and from the spoil of Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah. 2 Kings 5:15-16 Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.” / But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused. 2 Chronicles 31:4-10 Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. / As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps. ... Nehemiah 8:10 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.” Esther 9:22 as the days on which the Jews gained rest from their enemies and the month in which their sorrow turned to joy and their mourning into a holiday. He wrote that these were to be days of feasting and joy, of sending gifts to one another and to the poor. Job 29:11-17 For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me, / because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. / The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. ... Psalm 41:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. Proverbs 11:24-25 One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Isaiah 32:8 But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes. Matthew 10:42 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.” Matthew 25:35-40 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Luke 12:33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. Acts 2:44-45 All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need. Treasury of Scripture And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; to his friends 1 Chronicles 12:1 Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. Psalm 35:27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant. Psalm 68:18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. present [heb] blessing 1 Samuel 25:27 And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord. Genesis 33:11 Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it. 2 Kings 5:15 And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant. Jump to Previous Arrived Blessing David Elders Enemies Fighting Friends Gift Goods Judah Lord's Offering Part Plunder Present Responsible Spoil ZiklagJump to Next Arrived Blessing David Elders Enemies Fighting Friends Gift Goods Judah Lord's Offering Part Plunder Present Responsible Spoil Ziklag1 Samuel 30 1. The Amalekites raid Ziklag4. David asking counsel, is encouraged by God to pursue them 11. By the means of a received Egyptian he is brought to the enemies, 18. and recovers all the spoil 22. David's law to divide the spoil equally 26. He sends presents to his friends When David arrived in Ziklag David's return to Ziklag follows a significant victory over the Amalekites, who had previously raided and burned the city. Ziklag, a Philistine town given to David by Achish, king of Gath, served as David's base during his time of exile from Saul. This location highlights David's strategic position between the Philistines and Israel, reflecting his complex political and military situation. 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.” Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe anointed future king of Israel, who at this time was leading a group of men while fleeing from King Saul. David is known for his leadership, military prowess, and deep faith in God. 2. Ziklag A town given to David by Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, where David and his men resided. It became a base for David's operations and a place of refuge. 3. Elders of Judah Leaders and influential figures within the tribe of Judah, David's own tribe. They were recipients of the gifts from the plunder. 4. Plunder Spoils taken from the Amalekites, who had raided Ziklag in David's absence. David's recovery of the plunder was seen as a victory granted by God. 5. The LORD’s enemies Refers to the Amalekites, who were long-standing adversaries of Israel and had attacked Ziklag, taking captives and goods. Teaching Points Generosity as a BridgeDavid's act of sending gifts to the elders of Judah demonstrates the power of generosity in building and maintaining relationships. In our lives, sharing our blessings can strengthen bonds and open doors for future collaboration. Acknowledging God's Provision By referring to the plunder as from "the LORD’s enemies," David acknowledges God's role in his victory. We should recognize and give credit to God for our successes and blessings. Strategic Alliances David's actions show the importance of forming and maintaining strategic alliances. In our spiritual journey, building relationships with fellow believers can provide support and encouragement. Leadership and Stewardship David's distribution of the plunder reflects wise leadership and stewardship. Leaders are called to manage resources responsibly and for the benefit of their community. Faith in Action David's recovery of the plunder and his subsequent actions demonstrate faith in action. We are encouraged to trust God and act courageously in challenging situations.(26) He sent of the spoil.--To have made it worth while to have sent presents to all the places enumerated below, the spoil of the Amalekites captured on this occasion must have been enormous. One special circumstance connected with the history besides leads us to this conclusion. Although these desert Arabs were surprised and attacked at a terrible disadvantage after a debauch, they seem (so great evidently was their numbers) to have held their ground from early morning until evening, and then 400 managed to escape on their swiftest camels. It was not improbably the main division of the great tribe, and they had with them the bulk of their flocks and herds, besides what they had just captured in their raid in southern Canaan. No doubt the cities to whom rich gifts of cattle were sent were those places where, during his long wanderings, he and his followers had been kindly received and helped.Verse 26. - The elders of Judah. The spoil taken from the Amalekites and assigned to David must have been very large, as it was worth distributing so widely. He did not, however, send to all the elders of Judah, but to such only as were his friends. A present. Hebrew, "a blessing" (see on 1 Samuel 25:27). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Davidדָוִד֙ (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse arrived וַיָּבֹ֤א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Ziklag, צִ֣קְלַ֔ג (ṣiq·laḡ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6860: Ziklag -- a city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon he sent וַיְשַׁלַּ֧ח (way·šal·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out some of the plunder מֵֽהַשָּׁלָ֛ל (mê·haš·šā·lāl) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7998: A prey, spoil, plunder, booty to his friends, לְרֵעֵ֣הוּ (lə·rê·‘ê·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow the elders לְזִקְנֵ֥י (lə·ziq·nê) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 2205: Old of Judah, יְהוּדָ֖ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites saying, לֵאמֹ֑ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say “Here הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! is a gift בְּרָכָ֔ה (bə·rā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1293: Benediction, prosperity for you לָכֶם֙ (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew from the plunder מִשְּׁלַ֖ל (miš·šə·lal) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7998: A prey, spoil, plunder, booty of the LORD’s יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel enemies.” אֹיְבֵ֥י (’ō·yə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary Links 1 Samuel 30:26 NIV1 Samuel 30:26 NLT 1 Samuel 30:26 ESV 1 Samuel 30:26 NASB 1 Samuel 30:26 KJV 1 Samuel 30:26 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 30:26 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 30:26 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 30:26 French Bible 1 Samuel 30:26 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 30:26 When David came to Ziklag he sent (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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