1 Samuel 30:27

27 He sent some goods to the elders who were in Bethel, Ramoth Negev and Jattir.

1 Samuel 30:27 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 30:27

To [them] which [were] in Bethel
One part of the spoil was sent to them; not to those in Bethel, in the tribe of Benjamin, but in Kirjathjearim, called Bethel, or the house of God, because the ark was there, see ( 1 Samuel 7:1 ) ( 10:3 ) ; moreover, this place was also called Baalah, which some think is referred to here, see ( Joshua 15:9 ) ;

and to [them] which [were] in south Ramoth;
a city of the tribe of Simeon, which lay within the lot of Judah; of which see ( Joshua 19:8 ) ;

and to [them] which [were] in Jattir;
a city of the tribe of Judah, (See Gill on Joshua 15:48).

1 Samuel 30:27 In-Context

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

26 David arrived in Ziklag. He sent some of the goods to the elders of Judah. They were his friends. He said, "Here's a present for you. It's part of the things we took from the LORD's enemies."

27 He sent some goods to the elders who were in Bethel, Ramoth Negev and Jattir.

28 He sent some to those who were in Aroer, Siphmoth, Eshtemoa

29 and Racal. He sent some to those who were in the towns of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites.