1 Samuel 30:20 net — David took all the flocks and herds and drove them in front of the rest of the animals. People were saying,“This is Dav…

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"David took all the flocks and herds and drove them in front of the rest of the animals. People were saying,“This is David’s plunder!”"

— 1 Samuel 30:20, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 30 — Context

17

But David struck them down from twilight until the following evening. None of them escaped, with the exception of four hundred young men who got away on camels.

18

David retrieved everything the Amalekites had taken; he also rescued his two wives.

19

There was nothing missing, whether small or great. He retrieved sons and daughters, the plunder, and everything else they had taken. David brought everything back.

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David took all the flocks and herds and drove them in front of the rest of the animals. People were saying,“This is David’s plunder!”

21

Then David approached the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to go with him, those whom they had left at the Wadi Besor. They went out to meet David and the people who were with him. When David approached the people, he asked how they were doing.

22

But all the evil and worthless men among those who had gone with David said,“Since they didn’t go with us, we won’t give them any of the loot we retrieved! They may take only their wives and children. Let them lead them away and be gone!”

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But David said,“No! You shouldn’t do this, my brothers. Look at what the LORD has given us! He has protected us and has delivered into our hands the raiding party that came against us.

1 Samuel 30:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 30:20 say?
1 Samuel 30:20 in the NET Bible reads: “David took all the flocks and herds and drove them in front of the rest of the animals. People were saying,“This is David’s plunder!””
Where is 1 Samuel 30:20 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 30:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 30, verse 20.
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 30:20.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 30:20 in?
1 Samuel 30:20 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 30:20?
1 Samuel 30:20 reads (NET): “David took all the flocks and herds and drove them in front of the rest of the animals. People were saying,“This is David’s plunder!”” 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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