1 Samuel 30:23

God's Word

But David said, “My brothers, don’t do that with the things which the Lord has given us. He has protected us and handed the troops that attacked us over to us.

Cross References

Genesis 19:7

“Please, my friends, don’t be so wicked,” he said.

Habakkuk 1:16

That is why they sacrifice to their nets and burn incense to their dragnets. They are rich and well fed because of them.

Acts 22:1

“Brothers and fathers, listen as I now present my case to you.”

Acts 7:2

Stephen answered, “Brothers and fathers, listen to me. The God who reveals his glory appeared to our ancestor Abraham in Mesopotamia. This happened before Abraham lived in Haran.

Deuteronomy 8:10

When you have eaten all you want, thank the Lord your God for the good land he has given you.

Deuteronomy 8:17

You may say to yourselves, “I became wealthy because of my own ability and strength.”

Deuteronomy 8:18

But remember the Lord your God is the one who makes you wealthy. He’s confirming the promise  which he swore to your ancestors. It’s still in effect today.

Judges 19:23

The owner went out to them. He told them, “No, my friends! Please don’t do anything so evil! This man is a guest in my home. Don’t do such a godless thing!

1 Samuel 2:7

The Lord causes poverty and grants wealth. He humbles ⌞people⌟; he also promotes them.

1 Samuel 30:22

Then every wicked and worthless man who had gone with David said, “Since they didn’t go with us, they shouldn’t be given any of the loot we recovered. Each of them should take only his wife and children and leave.”

1 Samuel 30:24

Besides, who is going to pay attention to what you have to say in this matter? Certainly, the share of those who go into battle must be like the share of those who stay with the supplies. They will all share alike.”

1 Samuel 30:8

Then David asked the Lord, “Should I pursue these troops? Will I catch up with them?” “Pursue them,” the Lord told him. “You will certainly catch up with them and rescue the captives.”