1 Samuel 30
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 30 of 31
Chapter Summary
The Amalekites plunder Ziklag. David is encouraged by God to pursue them. He recovers all the plunder. David's law to divide the spoil equally. He sends presents to his friends.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Returns to find Ziklag burned; strengthens himself in Jehovah, pursues the Amalekites, and recovers all
The priest, son of Ahimelech, who brings the ephod so David can inquire of Jehovah
David's wife, former wife of Nabal of Carmel, taken captive from Ziklag and recovered
David's wife from Jezreel, taken captive by the Amalekites and recovered with the others
Raiders who burned Ziklag and carried off its people and goods; struck down by David
Timeline
David returns to find that Amalekite raiders have burned Ziklag and taken all the women and children captive, including David's two wives.
1 Samuel 30:1-3The men weep until exhausted, and in their bitter grief over losing their families, they threaten to stone David. David finds strength in Jehovah.
1 Samuel 30:4-6David asks the priest Abiathar to bring the ephod. God promises David will overtake the raiders and recover all. David sets out, leaving 200 exhausted men at the Besor torrent.
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