1 Samuel 30:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then David said, 'No, my brothers, you must not do this with what the LORD has given us. He has protected us and handed over to us the enemy troops who attacked us.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is telling his men they cannot be greedy with the victory and spoils that God gave them, reminding them that their success came from the Lord's protection and help.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after David and his men defeated the Amalekites who had raided and burned Ziklag, taking captive all the women and children including David's wives. Some of David's soldiers wanted to exclude those who stayed behind with supplies from sharing in the recovered goods and plunder.

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