1 Samuel 30:25

25 So from that day forward, David made that a regulation and a law in Israel, which remains in place even now.

1 Samuel 30:25 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 30:25

And it was [so] from that day forward
Or "upwards" ^F24, of old, formerly; and so may refer either to what was done at the war with Midian, ( Numbers 31:27 ) ; or in the times of Abraham, ( Genesis 14:23 Genesis 14:24 ) ; and so Jarchi observes, it is not said, "henceforward", but "upwards", it being a statute and custom in the days of Abraham; the same he notes on ( Genesis 14:24 ) ; where he, David, learnt this from thence; though Josephus

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FOOTNOTES:

F25 is express for it, that this law obtained from the time of David; and such was his authority, though as yet not king, but a wise and just commander:

that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day;
it appeared so reasonable and equitable, that it was always regarded and attended to.

F24 (hlemw) "et supra", Pagninus, Montanus; "et jam olim", Tigurine version.
F25 Antiqu. l. 6. c, 14. sect. 6.

1 Samuel 30:25 In-Context

23 "Brothers!" David said. "Don't act that way with the things the LORD has given us. He has protected us and handed over to us the raiding party that had attacked us.

24 How could anyone agree with you on this plan? The share of those who went into battle and the share of those who stayed with the supplies will be divided equally."

25 So from that day forward, David made that a regulation and a law in Israel, which remains in place even now.

26 When David returned to Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to the elders of Judah and to his friends. "Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD's enemies," he said.

27 It went to those in Bethel, Ramoth of the arid southern plain, Jattir,