1 Samuel 30:28

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa;

American Standard Version (1901)

and to them that were in Aroer, and to them that were in Siphmoth, and to them that were in Eshtemoa,

Bible in Basic English

And to those in Arara and Eshtemoa

Free Bible Version

Aroer, Siphmoth, Eshtemoa,

King James (Authorized) Version

And to them which were in Aroer, and to them which were in Siphmoth, and to them which were in Eshtemoa,

Translation for Translators

Aroer, Siphmoth, Eshtemoa,

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

And to them who were in Aroer, and to them who were in Siphmoth, and to them who were in Eshtemoa,

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Context

The Spoils Are Divided

²⁷He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;²⁸to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa;²⁹to those in Racal and in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;

Summary

In this verse, David sends part of the plunder from the Amalekites to various elders in Judah, his own tribe. This act of generosity and sharing demonstrates David's leadership qualities and his recognition of the importance of unity among the tribes of Israel. By distributing the spoils equally among his people, David fosters goodwill and solidarity, strengthening the bond between himself and the elders of Judah. This gesture also reflects David's gratitude to God for the victory and his desire to honor the Lord through his actions.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

In Aroer - Situated beyond Jordan, on the banks of the river Arnon, in the tribe of God. Siphmoth - Supposed to be the same with Shepham, Num 34:10, on the eastern border of the promised land. Eshtemoa - Another city in the tribe of Judah. See Jos 15:50.

1 Samuel 30:28

The Spoils Are Divided

²⁷He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;²⁸to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa;²⁹to those in Racal and in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;