And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt.
David and his men attacked and raided the Geshurites, the Gezrites, and the Amalekites. These groups had lived in that land for a long time, in the area stretching from Shur all the way to the border of Egypt.
David and his warriors were raiding enemy tribes that had been longtime inhabitants of the region between Shur and Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David was fleeing from King Saul, who sought to kill him, and had taken refuge with the Philistines in the land of Ziklag. To provide for his men and maintain his position, David conducted raids on the Geshurites, Gezrites, and Amalekites, who were ancient tribes inhabiting the southern regions near the border with Egypt and had a history of hostility toward Israel. This reflects the ongoing territorial conflicts and survival strategies in the Promised Land during Israel's early monarchy.
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