1 Samuel 30:25

And it was so from that day forward ,.... Or "upwards" F24 ומעלה "et supra", Pagninus, Montanus; "et jam olim", Tigurine version. , of old, formerly; and so may refer either to what was done at the war with Midian, Numbers 31:27 ; or in the times of Abraham, Genesis 14:23 ; and so Jarchi observes, it is not said, "henceforward", but "upwards", it being a statute and custom in the days of Abraham; the same he notes on Genesis 14:24 ; where he, David, learnt this from thence; though Josephus F25 Antiqu. l. 6. c, 14. sect. 6. is express for it, that this law obtained from the time of David; and such was his authority, though as yet not king, but a wise and just commander:

that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day ; it appeared so reasonable and equitable, that it was always regarded and attended to.