1 Samuel 30:26

New Century Version

When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the things he had taken from the Amalekites to his friends, the leaders of Judah. He said, “Here is a present for you from the things we took from the Lord’s enemies.”

Cross References

Genesis 33:11

So I beg you to accept the gift I give you. God has been very good to me, and I have more than I need.” And because Jacob begged, Esau accepted the gift.

2 Samuel 1:1

Now Saul was dead. After David had defeated the Amalekites, he returned to Ziklag and stayed there two days.

2 Kings 5:15

Naaman and all his group returned to Elisha. He stood before Elisha and said, “Look, I now know there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. Now please accept a gift from me.”

Psalm 35:27

May my friends sing and shout for joy. May they always say, “Praise the greatness of the Lord, who loves to see his servants do well.”

Psalm 68:18

When you went up to the heights, you led a parade of captives. You received gifts from the people, even from those who turned against you. And the Lord God will live there.

Isaiah 32:8

But a good leader plans to do good, and those good things make him a good leader.

2 Corinthians 9:5

So I thought I should ask these brothers to go to you before we do. They will finish getting in order the generous gift you promised so it will be ready when we come. And it will be a generous gift—not one that you did not want to give.

1 Samuel 18:17

Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will let you marry her. All I ask is that you remain brave and fight the Lord’s battles.” Saul thought, “I won’t have to kill David. The Philistines will do that.”

1 Samuel 25:27

I have brought a gift to you for the men who follow you.

1 Samuel 25:28

Please forgive my wrong. The Lord will certainly let your family have many kings, because you fight his battles. As long as you live, may you do nothing bad.

1 Samuel 30:20

David took all the sheep and cattle, and his men made these animals go in front, saying, “They are David’s prize.”

1 Samuel 30:25

David made this an order and rule for Israel, which continues even today.