“You are like a wall protecting not only him, but his entire family and all his property. You make him successful in whatever he does, and his flocks and herds are everywhere.
including their livestock. David also took the sheep and cattle that the Amalekites had with them, but he kept these separate from the others. Everyone agreed that these would be David's reward.
Then David asked the LORD, “Should I go after the people who raided our town? Can I catch up with them?” “Go after them,” the LORD answered. “You will catch up with them, and you will rescue your families.”