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.
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.
David and his warriors returned home to find their city destroyed and their families kidnapped by enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, David and his men were residing in Ziklag, a town given to them by the Philistine king Achish while David was fleeing from King Saul and building his forces. During their absence on a military expedition with the Philistines, the Amalekites raided Ziklag, burning it to the ground and taking their wives, sons, and daughters as captives. This event highlights the constant threats and instability David faced as a fugitive leader in ancient Israel.
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