KJV ORIGINAL
And to them which were in Aroer, and to them which were in Siphmoth, and to them which were in Eshtemoa,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And to those who were in Aroer, and to those who were in Siphmoth, and to those who were in Eshtemoa,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three more cities where David sent gifts from the plunder he recovered, showing his continued generosity to communities that had helped him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse continues the list of cities where David distributed spoils after defeating the Amalekites who had raided Ziklag. These were towns in southern Judah where David and his men had found refuge and support during his years of exile from King Saul. By sharing his victory spoils with these communities, David was both showing gratitude and building political alliances before becoming king.
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