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.
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.'
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
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel 30, David and his men returned to their base at Ziklag after a period of exile and discovered that the Amalekites had raided it, taking their families and possessions. After pursuing and defeating the raiders in battle, some of David's warriors wanted to withhold the recovered spoils from those who were too exhausted to join the fight. David responded by emphasizing that the victory and everything gained were direct gifts from God, promoting fairness and unity among his group.
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