And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.
David got back everything that the Amalekites had taken, and he rescued his two wives.
David successfully recovered all the people and possessions that had been stolen from him, including his wives who had been captured.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, David and his men were living in Ziklag, a town given to them by the Philistine king Achish, as David was fleeing from King Saul and seeking refuge. Upon returning from a military expedition, they found that the Amalekites had raided Ziklag, burned it, and taken their families, including David's two wives, as captives. David inquired of the Lord for guidance, pursued the raiders, defeated them in battle, and recovered all that was lost, highlighting God's provision in times of crisis.
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