1 Samuel 30:25

25 And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this 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 Then said David, "Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us and delivered the company that came against us into our hand.

24 For who will hearken unto you in this matter? But as his part is who goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be who tarrieth by the supplies: they shall divide alike."

25 And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day.

26 And when David came to Ziklag, he sent a portion of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, "Behold, a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD"--

27 to those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in South Ramoth, and to those who were in Jattir;