1 Samuel 30:23

Modern English Version

Then David said, “You will not do so, my brothers, with what the Lord has given us, for He has preserved us, and has delivered into our hand the raiding party that came against us.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 8:18

But you must remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to get wealth, so that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is today.

Acts 22:1

“Brothers and fathers, hear my defense that I now make before you.”

Acts 7:2

He said, “Brothers and fathers, listen! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Harran,

1 Samuel 2:7

The Lord makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and lifts up.

Judges 19:23

The master of the house went out to them and said, “No, my brothers, do not commit this evil act, not after this man has come into my house. Do not commit this disgrace.

Deuteronomy 8:10

When you have eaten and are full, then you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land which He has given you.

Genesis 19:7

Then he said, “Please, my brothers, do not act so wickedly.

Habakkuk 1:16

Therefore they sacrifice to their net and burn incense to their dragnet; for by them their portion is extravagant, and their food plentiful.

1 Samuel 30:8

David inquired at the Lord, saying, “Should I pursue after this raiding party? Will I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue them, for you will surely overtake them and will surely recover all.”

1 Samuel 30:22

Then all the wicked and worthless men among those who went with David said, “Because they did not go with us, we will not give them anything from the spoil that we have rescued, except to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away and depart.”

1 Samuel 30:24

And who will listen to you in this matter? Indeed as the share is of the one going down to battle, so will be the share of the one staying with the equipment. They will share equally.”

Deuteronomy 8:17

Otherwise, you may say in your heart, “My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.”