KJV ORIGINAL
So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When David and his men arrived at the city, they saw that it had been completely burned down. Their wives, sons, and daughters had all been taken as prisoners.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David and his warriors returned home to find their city destroyed and their families kidnapped by enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred when David and his men were living in Ziklag, a city given to them by the Philistine king Achish. While David's army was away preparing for battle, the Amalekites raided their undefended city. The Amalekites were a nomadic people who were long-standing enemies of Israel and often conducted surprise raids on settlements.
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