And to them which were in Hormah, and to them which were in Chorashan, and to them which were in Athach,
And to those who were in Hormah, and to those who were in Chorashan, and to those who were in Athach,
This verse continues listing the towns where David sent portions of the recovered treasure to show gratitude and build relationships with his supporters.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's distribution of spoils after defeating the Amalekites who had raided Ziklag and taken captives including David's wives. David was strategically sharing the recovered treasure with various towns in Judah where he and his men had received help and shelter during their time as fugitives from King Saul. These acts of generosity helped solidify David's support base in the southern territories before he became king.
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