1 Samuel 30:23 NASB,NASB

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Samuel 30:23

(23) Ye shall not do so my brethren.—Translate “Do not so my brethren with that which the Lord hath given us,” that is, “in respect to that which the Lord,” &c. Ewald prefers to render the phrase as an ejaculatory oath, “By that which the Lord,” &c. Some commentators here quote a passage from Polybius, where a similar scene is depicted as having taken place after the capture of Nova Carthago, where Publius Scipio decided that the spoil then taken should be divided equally among the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Samuel 30:1-31

The Golden Art of Self-encouragement 1 Samuel 30:6 'He ran to his cordial' is the sententious comment of John Trapp. He sorely needed a cordial. What mercy that he knew where the cordial was! He discovered it in the heart of God. David's soul was overwhelmed within him. Every prospect was doleful. Black skies frowned over his head. He was exhausted. All the springs seemed dried up. 'But David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.' Yes, He knew his cordial, and in the exigent hour he ran to... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 30:1-31

CHAPTER XXXV.DAVID AT ZIKLAG.1 Samuel 30:1-31.AFTER David had received from King Achish the appointment of captain of his body guard, he had with his troops accompanied the Philistine army, passing along the maritime plain to the very end of their journey - to the spot selected for battle, close to "the fountain which is in Jezreel." It seems to have been only after the whole Philistine host were ranged in battle array that the presence of David and his men, who remained in the rear to protect... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Samuel 30:1-31

CHAPTER 30 1. The Amalekites destroy Ziklag (1 Samuel 30:1-5 ) 2. David’s distress and return unto the Lord (1 Samuel 30:6-8 ) 3. David pursues the Amalekites (1 Samuel 30:9-10 ) 4. The young Egyptian and the defeat of the enemy (1 Samuel 30:11-20 ) 5. The threatening dissension and David’s decision (1 Samuel 30:21-25 ) 6. The spoil sent to Judah (1 Samuel 30:26-31 ) The chastening hand of the Lord now rests heavily upon wayward, backsliding David. The Amalekites had destroyed... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Returning to Ziklag, David and his men find themselves described by the meaning of Zikiag's name, "enveloped in grief." They had been at least some days away, and the Amalekites had invaded the land, sacking Zikiag and burning it. They had not killed the women and children, but had taken them captive (v.2). David had before attacked the Amalekites in a certain area at least and killed men, women and children (ch.27:8-9). Likely other remaining Amalekites would hear of it, so that this attack... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 30:1-31

SAUL ’S CAREER ENDED CALAMITY FORETOLD (1 Samuel 28:0 ) This chapter is important and illustrates again the deceptive character of Saul. Having professedly put the necromancers out of Israel in obedience to the divine command (Leviticus 19:31 ; Leviticus 20:27 ; Deuteronomy 18:10-11 ), he no sooner finds himself in straits than he seeks out one of them for his aid. Two questions arise. Did Samuel really come forth from the dead, and was it the woman’s power that brought him forth? To the... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Atheistic Reasoning 1Sa 29:6 ; 1Sa 30:6 THE trials which David underwent at the hands of Saul have now been fully dwelt upon; we now come to a different class of trials, viz., the afflictions which were laid upon David by the Philistines. When David was so severely persecuted by Saul, he went over to the Philistines; specially he allied himself with Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, and fought under his direction. David succeeded in winning the confidence of Achish, so much so that on... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Samuel 30:21-25

(21) ¶ And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint that they could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor: and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people that were with him: and when David came near to the people, he saluted them. (22) Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 30:21-31

21-31 What God gives us, he designs we should do good with. In distributing the spoil, David was just and kind. Those are men of Belial indeed, who delight in putting hardships upon their brethren, and care not who is starved, so that they may be fed to the full. David was generous and kind to all his friends. Those who consider the Lord as the Giver of their abundance, will dispose of it with fairness and liberality. read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Samuel 30:21-31

The Distribution of the Spoil v. 21. And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint that they could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor, David having given this order on account of their great exhaustion; and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people that were with him; and when David came near to the people, he saluted them, giving them a friendly greeting, wishing them peace and happiness. v. 22. Then answered all the wicked men and... read more