1 Samuel 30:24

New International Reader's Version

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.”

Cross References

Psalm 68:12

They said, “Kings and armies are running away. The women at home are dividing up the things the army took from their enemies.

Numbers 31:27

Divide up some of what you took with the soldiers who fought in the battle. Divide up the rest with the others in the community.

Joshua 22:8

He said, “Return to your homes. Take your great wealth with you. Return with your large herds of livestock. Take your silver, gold, bronze and iron with you. Return with all the extra clothes you acquired. Divide up the things you have taken from your enemies. Share them with your people.”

1 Samuel 22:2

Everyone who was in trouble or owed money or was unhappy gathered around him. He became their commander. About 400 men were with him.

1 Samuel 25:13

David said to his men, “Each of you put on your swords!” So they did. David put his sword on too. About 400 men went up with David. Two hundred men stayed behind with the supplies.

1 Samuel 30:23

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.

1 Samuel 30:25

David made that a law and a rule for Israel. It has been followed from that day until now.