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1 Samuel 30:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Nothing was missing from what they recovered, not the smallest thing or the greatest, not their sons or daughters, not their possessions, or anything else that had been taken from them. David got everything back.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David successfully rescued everyone and everything that had been stolen, with nothing left behind.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David and his men returned to their base at Ziklag after joining a Philistine campaign, only to discover that the Amalekites had raided the town, burned it, and taken their families and possessions as captives. David, in response, sought God's direction through the priest and led his forces to pursue the raiders, resulting in a decisive victory. This verse highlights the complete restoration that followed, underscoring God's faithfulness in delivering His people from their enemies.

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