1 Samuel 30:27
New International Version
David sent it to those who were in Bethel, Ramoth Negev and Jattir;

New Living Translation
The gifts were sent to the people of the following towns David had visited: Bethel, Ramoth-negev, Jattir,

English Standard Version
It was for those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negeb, in Jattir,

Berean Standard Bible
He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;

King James Bible
To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir,

New King James Version
to those who were in Bethel, those who were in Ramoth of the South, those who were in Jattir,

New American Standard Bible
to those who were in Bethel, to those who were in Ramoth of the Negev, to those who were in Jattir,

NASB 1995
to those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in Ramoth of the Negev, and to those who were in Jattir,

NASB 1977
to those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in Ramoth of the Negev, and to those who were in Jattir,

Legacy Standard Bible
to those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in Ramoth of the Negev, and to those who were in Jattir,

Amplified Bible
For those in Bethel, Ramoth of the Negev, Jattir,

Christian Standard Bible
He sent gifts to those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negev, and in Jattir;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He sent gifts to those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negev, and in Jattir;

American Standard Version
to them that were in Beth-el, and to them that were in Ramoth of the South, and to them that were in Jattir,

English Revised Version
To them which were in Beth-el, and to them which were in Ramoth of the South, and to them which were in Jattir;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
There were shares for those in Bethel, Ramoth in the Negev, Jattir,

Good News Translation
He sent it to the people in Bethel, to the people in Ramah in the southern part of Judah, and to the people in the towns of Jattir,

International Standard Version
in Bethel, Ramoth-negev, Jattir,

Majority Standard Bible
He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;

NET Bible
The gift was for those in the following locations: for those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;

New Heart English Bible
He sent it to those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in Ramath Negev, and to those who were in Jattir,

Webster's Bible Translation
To them who were in Beth-el, and to them who were in south Ramoth, and to them who were in Jattir,

World English Bible
He sent it to those who were in Bethel, to those who were in Ramoth of the South, to those who were in Jattir,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
to those in Beth-El, and to those in South Ramoth, and to those in Jattir,

Young's Literal Translation
to those in Beth-El, and to those in South Ramoth, and to those in Jattir,

Smith's Literal Translation
To those in Bethel, and to those in south Ramah, and to those in Jattir,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
To them that were in Bethel, and that were in Ramoth to the south, and to them that were in Jether,

Catholic Public Domain Version
to those who were in Bethel, and who were in Ramoth toward the south, and who were in Jattir,

New American Bible
to those in Bethel, Ramoth-negeb, Jattir,

New Revised Standard Version
it was for those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negeb, in Jattir,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Moreover, he sent of the spoil to those who were in Beth-el and to those who were in Ramoth of the Negeb and to those who were in Ai

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he sent to those in Bayth Eil and to those in Bayth Ramuth the south and to those in Bayth Ai
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
to them that were in Beth-el, and to them that were in Ramoth of the South, and to them that were in Jattir;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
to those in Baethsur, and to those in Rama of the south, and to those in Gethor.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Spoils are Divided
26When David arrived in 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.” 27He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; 28to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa;…

Cross References
Joshua 19:1-9
The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...

1 Samuel 27:6
That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.

2 Samuel 2:1-4
Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ...

1 Chronicles 4:28-31
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...

Joshua 15:20-32
This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah. / These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, ...

1 Samuel 23:1-5
Now it was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and looting the threshing floors.” / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” / But David’s men said to him, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” ...

2 Samuel 24:7
They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.

1 Kings 19:3
And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,

2 Chronicles 11:5-10
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...

Nehemiah 11:25-30
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...

Matthew 10:11-14
Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. / As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you. ...

Luke 9:4-5
Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area. / If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”

Acts 9:32-35
As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. / There he found a man named Aeneas who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years. / “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up, ...

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

Matthew 10:40-42
He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. / Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”


Treasury of Scripture

To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir,

1 Samuel 19:4
And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to theeward very good:

Genesis 28:19
And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first.

Joshua 16:2
And goeth out from Bethel to Luz, and passeth along unto the borders of Archi to Ataroth,

south Ramoth.

Joshua 19:8
And all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.

Ramath

Joshua 15:48
And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

Joshua 21:14
And Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa with her suburbs,

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1 Samuel 30
1. The Amalekites raid Ziklag
4. David asking counsel, is encouraged by God to pursue them
11. By the means of a received Egyptian he is brought to the enemies,
18. and recovers all the spoil
22. David's law to divide the spoil equally
26. He sends presents to his friends














to those in Bethel
The phrase "to those in Bethel" refers to the recipients of the spoils that David distributed after his victory over the Amalekites. Bethel, meaning "house of God" in Hebrew, holds significant historical and spiritual importance. It was a place where patriarchs like Abraham and Jacob encountered God (Genesis 12:8, 28:19). By sending gifts to Bethel, David acknowledges the spiritual heritage and the divine presence associated with this location. This act can be seen as a gesture of gratitude and recognition of God's providence in his victory. It also reflects David's understanding of the importance of maintaining strong ties with key locations and people in Israel, fostering unity and support for his future kingship.

Ramoth Negev
"Ramoth Negev" refers to a region in the southern part of Judah. The term "Negev" means "dry" or "south" in Hebrew, indicating the arid nature of this area. Ramoth Negev was a strategic location, serving as a frontier post against desert tribes. By sending spoils to Ramoth Negev, David not only rewards those who may have supported him during his time of need but also strengthens his political alliances. This action demonstrates David's wisdom in securing loyalty and protection for his people, ensuring that the southern borders of Judah remain secure. It highlights the importance of strategic generosity in leadership, where acts of kindness and sharing resources can lead to strengthened alliances and mutual support.

and Jattir
"Jattir" was a town in the hill country of Judah, allotted to the priests (Joshua 21:14). By including Jattir in the distribution of spoils, David acknowledges the role of the priestly community and their spiritual leadership. This act of generosity towards a Levitical city underscores David's respect for the religious institutions of Israel and his desire to maintain a harmonious relationship with them. It reflects the biblical principle of honoring those who serve in spiritual capacities and ensuring that they are supported in their ministry. David's actions here can be seen as a precursor to his later efforts to centralize worship in Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of spiritual unity and the support of religious leaders in the governance of the nation.

(27) Bethel . . . South Ramoth . . . Yattir.--Here follows an enumeration of the cities of Judah to whom David sent, most of which have been identified. Bethel--evidently not the well known place of that name, but Bethuel or Bethul in the tribe of Simeon. The LXX. read here Baithsour. South Ramoth, i.e., Ramah of the South. Shimei, who was over David's vineyards, was most likely a native of this town (1Chronicles 27:27). The place has not been identified. Yattir--the present Attir in the southern part of Judah. Its ruins are still visible.

Verse 27. - Bethel cannot be the famous city of that name, but is probably the Bethul of Joshua 19:4, where it is mentioned as lying near Hormah and Ziklag. South Ramoth. Hebrew, "Ramoth-Negeb," called Ramath-Negeb in Joshua 19:8. Like Bethul, it was a Simeonite village. Jattir belonged to Judah (Joshua 15:48), and was one of the cities assigned to the priests (Joshua 21:14).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He sent gifts to those
לַאֲשֶׁ֧ר (la·’ă·šer)
Preposition-l | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

in Bethel,
אֵ֛ל (’êl)
Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1008: Bethel -- 'house of God', a city in Ephraim, also a place in southern Judah

Ramoth Negev,
נֶ֖גֶב (ne·ḡeḇ)
Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7418: Negev -- 'height of the south', a place in Simeon

and Jattir;
בְּיַתִּֽר׃ (bə·yat·tir)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3492: Jattir -- a city in Judah


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