1 Samuel 30:23

New International Reader's Version

David replied, “No, my friends. You must not hold back their share of what the Lord has given us. He has kept us safe. He has handed over to us the men who attacked us.

Cross References

Genesis 19:7

He said, “No, my friends. Don’t do such an evil thing.

Habakkuk 1:16

They offer sacrifices to their nets. They burn incense to them. Their nets allow them to live in great comfort. They enjoy the finest food.

Acts 22:1

“Brothers and fathers,” Paul began, “listen to me now. I want to give you reasons for my actions.”

Acts 7:2

“Brothers and fathers, listen to me!” Stephen replied. “The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham. At that time Abraham was still in Mesopotamia. He had not yet begun living in Harran.

Deuteronomy 8:10

When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God. Praise him for the good land he has given you.

Deuteronomy 8:17

You might say to yourself, “My power and my strong hands have made me rich.”

Deuteronomy 8:18

But remember the Lord your God. He gives you the ability to produce wealth. That shows he stands by the terms of the covenant he made with you. He promised it to your people of long ago. And he’s still faithful to his covenant today.

Judges 19:23

The owner of the house went outside. He said to them, “No, my friends. Don’t do such an evil thing. This man is my guest. So don’t do this terrible thing.

1 Samuel 2:7

The Lord makes people poor. He also makes people rich. He brings people down. He also lifts people up.

1 Samuel 30:22

But some of the men who had gone out with David were evil. They wanted to stir up trouble. They said, “The 200 men didn’t go out into battle with us. So we won’t share with them the goods we brought back. But each man can take his wife and children and go home.”

1 Samuel 30:24

So no one will pay any attention to what you are saying. Each man who stayed with the supplies will receive the same share as each man who went down to the battle. Everyone’s share will be the same.”

1 Samuel 30:8

David asked the Lord for advice. He said, “Should I chase after the men who attacked Ziklag? If I do, will I catch up with them?” “Chase after them,” the Lord answered. “You will certainly catch up with them. You will succeed in saving those who were captured.”