1 Samuel 30:25

25 From that day on, David made that the rule in Israel - and it still is.

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 "Families don't do this sort of thing! Oh no, my brothers!" said David as he broke up the argument. "You can't act this way with what God gave us! God kept us safe. He handed over the raiders who attacked us.

24 Who would ever listen to this kind of talk? The share of the one who stays with the gear is the share of the one who fights - equal shares. Share and share alike!"

25 From that day on, David made that the rule in Israel - and it still is.

26 On returning to Ziklag, David sent portions of the plunder to the elders of Judah, his neighbors, with a note saying, "A gift from the plunder of God's enemies!"

27 He sent them to the elders in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, Jattir,