KJV ORIGINAL
And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And to those who were in Rachal, and to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those who were in the cities of the Kenites,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists more groups of people that David shared his victory spoils with, showing his generosity to various allied communities.
📚 Historical Context
This verse continues David's distribution of spoils after defeating the Amalekites who had raided Ziklag. The Jerahmeelites were descendants of Judah, and the Kenites were a nomadic people who had been friendly to Israel since Moses' time. David was strategically building alliances with various groups in the region before becoming king.
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