1 Samuel 30:21-31
Summary for 1Sam 30:21-31: 30:21-31 a David generously divided the spoils among those who participated in the battle and those who were too exhausted to take part. 30:21 b greeted them joyfully: David did not reprimand them for not participating in the battle.30:22 c tell them to be gone: This heartless group wanted to drive away the nonparticipants with no reward.
30:23 d what the Lord has given: Some of David’s men ascribed success to their own military prowess; David attributed victory to God and gave him the glory.
30:24 e share and share alike: Cp. Num 31:25-47 f, where Moses divided the plunder of war between those who fought and the rest of the people.
30:26 g elders of Judah ... his friends: David extended his generosity to influential people throughout his own tribal area, possibly to secure their support for him as king.
Summary for 1Sam 30:27-30: 30:27-30 h The places mentioned here were all in southern Judah. David eventually emerged from this territory as king (see 2 Sam 2:1-4 i).
30:31 j From Hebron, David reigned as king over Judah for 7½ years (2 Sam 2:1-7 k; 5:5 l).
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