1 Samuel 30:30

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

to those in Hormah, Bor-ashan, and Athach;

American Standard Version (1901)

and to them that were in Hormah, and to them that were in Bor-ashan, and to them that were in Athach,

Bible in Basic English

And to those who were in Hormah and in Bor-ashan and in Athach;

Free Bible Version

Hormah, Bor-ashan, Athach,

King James (Authorized) Version

And to them which were in Hormah, and to them which were in Chor-ashan, and to them which were in Athach,

Translation for Translators

Hormah, Bor-Ashan, Athach,

Unlocked Literal Bible

and to those who were in Hormah, and to those who were in Bor Ashan, and to those who were in Athak,

Noah Webster Bible

And to them who were in Hormah, and to them who were in Chor-ashan, and to them who were in Athach,

World English Bible

to those who were in Hormah, to those who were in Borashan, to those who were in Athach,

Young's Literal Translation

and to those in Hormah, and to those in Chor-Ashan, and to those in Athach,

Context

The Spoils Are Divided

²⁹to those in Racal and in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;³⁰to those in Hormah, Bor-ashan, and Athach;³¹and to those in Hebron and in all the places where David and his men had roamed.

Summary

In this verse, David sends gifts from the plunder he acquired in battle to various elders of Judah, his friends, and other places he had visited during his time in the wilderness. This act of generosity and goodwill reflects David's gratitude for the support and refuge he received while on the run from King Saul. It also demonstrates David's leadership qualities and his ability to maintain positive relationships with different communities, showcasing his wisdom and diplomacy as he consolidates his position as the future king of Israel.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Hormah - The general name of those cities which belonged to Arad, king of Canaan; and were devoted to destruction by the Hebrews, and thence called Hormah. See Num 21:1-3. In Chor-ashan - Probably the same as Ashan in the tribe of Judah: see Jos 15:42 (note). It was afterwards ceded to Simeon, Jos 19:7. To them which were in Athach - Probably the same as Ether, Jos 19:7.