And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD;
When David arrived back in Ziklag, he sent some of the captured treasure to the leaders of Judah who were his friends, saying, 'Here's a gift for you from what we took from the LORD's enemies.'
David generously shared the treasure he captured in battle with his allies and friends in Judah as a gift from their victory over God's enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after David and his men rescued their families from Amalekite raiders who had burned Ziklag. David was still living in Philistine territory as a fugitive from King Saul, but he maintained relationships with leaders in Judah. By sharing the spoils of war, David was building political goodwill with the tribal elders who would later support his claim to the throne.
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