1 Samuel 30:26 web — When David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, "Behold, a present…

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"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 Yahweh.""

— 1 Samuel 30:26, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 30 — Context

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Then David said, "You shall not do so, my brothers, with that which Yahweh has given to us, who has preserved us, and delivered the troop that came against us into our hand.

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Who will listen to you in this matter? For as his share is who goes down to the battle, so shall his share be who tarries by the baggage: they shall share alike."

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It was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.

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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 Yahweh."

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He sent it to those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in Ramoth of the South, and to those who were in Jattir,

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

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and to those who were in Racal, and to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those who were in the cities of the Kenites,

1 Samuel 30:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 30:26 say?
1 Samuel 30:26 in the World English Bible reads: “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 Yahweh."”
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 (WEB): “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 Yahweh."” 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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