KJV ORIGINAL
Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They dedicated some of the treasure and goods they captured in battles to support and maintain the LORD's temple.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how God's people used their victories in war to honor God by giving back to support His temple.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's organization of the temple service before Solomon built the actual temple. The Israelites would often capture valuable goods, weapons, and treasure when they won battles against their enemies. Rather than keeping everything for themselves, they would set aside portions of these spoils specifically for God's house and worship.
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