1 Samuel 30:25

25 And it has been so from that day forward. David established [this policy] as a law and an ordinance for Israel [and it continues] to this very 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, "My brothers, you must not do this with what the Lord has given us. He protected us and handed over to us the raiders who came against us.

24 Who can agree to your proposal? The share of the one who goes into battle is to be the same as the share of the one who remains with the supplies. They will share equally."

25 And it has been so from that day forward. David established [this policy] as a law and an ordinance for Israel [and it continues] to this very day.

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

27 [He sent gifts] to those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negev, and in Jattir;