1 Samuel 30:25

25 From that day forward he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel; it continues to the present day.

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 But David said, "You shall not do so, my brothers, with what the Lord has given us; he has preserved us and handed over to us the raiding party that attacked us.

24 Who would listen to you in this matter? For the share of the one who goes down into the battle shall be the same as the share of the one who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike."

25 From that day forward he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel; it continues to the present day.

26 When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the spoil to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, "Here is a present for you from the spoil of the enemies of the Lord";

27 it was for those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negeb, in Jattir,