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1 Samuel 30:26

1 Samuel 30:26
And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD;

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And when David came to Ziklag,.... Perhaps with an intention to rebuild it, and make it still the place of his…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Unto the elders of Judah - These were the persons among whom he sojourned during his exile, and who had given him…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 30:21-31

We have here an account of the distribution of the spoil which as taken from the Amalekites. When the Amalekites had…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 30:26-31

The presents sent to the elders of Judah

26. he sent of the spoil, &c. In gratitude for the assistance he had received…