1 Samuel 30:18 cpdv — Therefore, David rescued all that the Amalekites had taken, and he rescued his two wives.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, David rescued all that the Amalekites had taken, and he rescued his two wives. "

— 1 Samuel 30:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 30 — Context

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And David said to him, “Are you able to lead me to this battle line?” And he said, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me, and that you will not deliver me into the hands of my lord, and I will lead you to this battle line.” And David swore to him.

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And when he had led him, behold, they were stretched out on the face of the land everywhere, eating and drinking and celebrating, as if it were a feast day, because of all the prey and spoils that they had taken from the land of the Philistines, and from the land of Judah.

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And David struck them down from evening until the evening of the next day. And no one among them escaped, except four hundred youths, who had climbed on camels and fled.

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Therefore, David rescued all that the Amalekites had taken, and he rescued his two wives.

19

And nothing was missing, from small even to great, among the sons and daughters, and among the spoils, and among everything whatsoever that they had seized. David returned it all.

20

And he took all the flocks and the herds, and he drove them before his face. And they said, “This is the prey of David.”

21

Then David arrived at the two hundred men, who, being weary, had stayed, for they had not been able to follow David, and he had ordered them to remain at the torrent Besor. And they went out to meet David, and the people who were with him. Then David, drawing near to the people, greeted them peacefully.

1 Samuel 30:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 30:18 say?
1 Samuel 30:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, David rescued all that the Amalekites had taken, and he rescued his two wives. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 30:18 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 30:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 30, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 30:18.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 30:18 in?
1 Samuel 30:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 30:18?
1 Samuel 30:18 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, David rescued all that the Amalekites had taken, and he rescued his two wives. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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