1 Samuel 30:29 net — and Racal; for those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;

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"and Racal; for those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;"

— 1 Samuel 30:29, NET Bible

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KJV
“And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites,”
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ASV
“and to them that were in Racal, and to them that were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them that were in the cities of the Kenites, ”
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WEB
“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,”
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DRB
“And that were in Rachal, and that were in the cities of Jerameel, and that were in the cities of Ceni,”
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BBE
“and Carmel and in the towns of the Jerahmeelites, and in the towns of the Kenites;”
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KJVA
“And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites,”
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1 Samuel 30 — Context

When David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to the elders of Judah who were his friends, saying,“Here’s a gift for you from the looting of the LORD’s enemies!”

The gift was for those in the following locations: for those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;

for those in Aroer, Siphmoth, Eshtemoa,

and Racal; for those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;

for those in Hormah, Bor Ashan, Athach,

and Hebron; and for those in whatever other places David and his men had traveled.

1 Samuel 30:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 30:29 say?

1 Samuel 30:29 in the NET Bible reads: “and Racal; for those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;”

Where is 1 Samuel 30:29 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 30:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 30, verse 29.

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 30:29.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 30:29 in?

1 Samuel 30:29 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 30:29?

1 Samuel 30:29 reads (NET): “and Racal; for those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;” 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.

1 Samuel 30:29 net — and Racal; for those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;

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