1 Samuel 30:28

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

1 Samuel 30:28 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 30:28

And to [them] which [were] in Aroer
Not Aroer in the tribe of Gad beyond Jordan, where David is never said to be, but some city of this name in the tribe of Judah; the Greek version of ( Joshua 15:22 ) , instead of Adadah, has Arouel:

and to [them] which [were] in Siphmoth;
which very probably was in the tribe of Judah, though nowhere else mentioned:

and to [them] which [were] in Eshtemoa;
a Levitical city given to the Levites by the children of Judah, ( Joshua 21:14 ) .

1 Samuel 30:28 In-Context

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.

30 He sent some to those who were in Hormah, Bor Ashan, Athach