When he had broughthim down,behold,they were spreadoverallthe land,eatingand drinkingand dancingbecause of allthe greatspoilthat they had takenfrom the landof the Philistinesand from the landof Judah.
Absalomcommandedhis servants,saying,"Seenow,when Amnon'sheartis merrywith wine,and when I sayto you, 'StrikeAmnon,'then puthim to death.Do not fear;have not I myselfcommandedyou? Be courageousand be valiant."
They destroyedthe remnantof the Amalekiteswhoescaped,and have livedthereto thisday.
That the triumphingof the wickedis short,And the joyof the godlessmomentary?
I rejoiceat Your word,As one who findsgreatspoil.
So the nextdaythey roseearlyand offeredburntofferings,and broughtpeaceofferings;and the peoplesatdownto eatand to drink,and roseup to play.
Instead, there is gaietyand gladness,Killingof cattleand slaughteringof sheep,Eatingof meatand drinkingof wine:"Let us eatand drink,for tomorrowwe may die."
You shall multiplythe nation,You shall increasetheir gladness;They will be gladin Your presenceAs with the gladnessof harvest,As men rejoicewhen they dividethe spoil.
Whilethey are saying,"Peaceand safety!"thendestructionwill comeupon them suddenlylikelabor painsupon a woman with child,and they will not escape.
and saidto them, "Returnto your tentswith greatrichesand with verymuchlivestock,with silver,gold,bronze,iron,and with verymanyclothes;dividethe spoilof your enemieswith your brothers."
Gideonwentup by the wayof those who livedin tentson the eastof Nobahand Jogbehah,and attackedthe campwhen the campwas unsuspecting.
"We madea raidon the Negevof the Cherethites,and on that whichbelongs to Judah,and on the Negevof Caleb,and we burnedZiklagwith fire."
Then Davidsaidto him, "Will you bringme downto thisband?"And he said,"Swearto me by Godthat you will not killme or deliverme into the handsof my master,and I will bringyou downto thisband."
