We made an invasion upon the south of the Cherethites, and upon the coast which belongeth to Judah, and upon the south of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire.
We raided the southern territory of the Cherethites, the area that belongs to Judah, and the southern part of Caleb's land. We also burned down Ziklag.
The speaker is confessing to raiding and burning various territories in southern Israel, including David's town of Ziklag.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, David and his men were living in Ziklag, a town in Philistine territory, as David sought refuge from King Saul while navigating alliances in a time of war. The Amalekites, who were longstanding enemies of Israel known for their raids, attacked the southern regions including the Cherethites (likely associated with the Philistines), the territory of Judah, and the area linked to Caleb, ultimately burning Ziklag while David was away with his troops. This event highlights the instability and frequent conflicts in the ancient Near East during the transition from the period of the judges to the monarchy.
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