1 Samuel 30:26 cpdv — Then David went to Ziklag, and he sent gifts from the prey to the elders of Judah, his neighbors, saying, “Receive a bl…

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"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,” "

— 1 Samuel 30:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 30 — Context

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But David said: “You shall not do this, my brothers, with these things that the Lord has delivered to us, for he has preserved us, and he has given into our hands the robbers who broke out among us.

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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.”

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And this has been done from that day and thereafter. And it was established as a statute, and as if a law, in Israel even to this day.

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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,”

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to those who were in Bethel, and who were in Ramoth toward the south, and who were in Jattir,

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and who were in Aroer, and who were in Siphmoth, and who were in Eshtemoa,

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and who were in Racal, and who were in the cities of Jerahmeel, and who were in the cities of Keni,

1 Samuel 30:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 30:26 say?
1 Samuel 30:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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,” ”
Where is 1 Samuel 30:26 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 30:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 30, verse 26.
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 30:26.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 30:26 in?
1 Samuel 30:26 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 30:26?
1 Samuel 30:26 reads (CPDV): “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,” ” 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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