1 Samuel 30:25
New International Version
David made this a statute and ordinance for Israel from that day to this.

New Living Translation
From then on David made this a decree and regulation for Israel, and it is still followed today.

English Standard Version
And he made it a statute and a rule for Israel from that day forward to this day.

Berean Standard Bible
And so it has been from that day forward. David established this statute and ordinance for Israel to this very day.

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

New King James Version
So it was, from that day forward; he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.

New American Standard Bible
So it has been from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.

NASB 1995
So it has been from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.

NASB 1977
And so it has been from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.

Legacy Standard Bible
So it has been from that day forward, that he made it a statute and a judgment for Israel to this day.

Amplified Bible
So from that day forward he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.

Christian Standard Bible
And it has been so from that day forward. David established this policy as a law and an ordinance for Israel and it still continues today.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And it has been so from that day forward. David established this policy as a law and an ordinance for Israel and it continues to this very day.

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

Contemporary English Version
David made this a law for Israel, and it has been the same ever since.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From that time on he made this a rule and a custom in Israel as it is to this day.

Good News Translation
David made this a rule, and it has been followed in Israel ever since.

International Standard Version
From that day forward he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel, and it remains to this present day.

Majority Standard Bible
And so it has been from that day forward. David established this statute and ordinance for Israel to this very day.

NET Bible
From that time onward it was a binding ordinance for Israel, right up to the present time.

New Heart English Bible
It was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.

World English Bible
It was so from that day forward that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass from that day and forward, that he appoints it for a statute and for an ordinance for Israel to this day.

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass from that day and forward, that he appointeth it for a statute and for an ordinance for Israel unto this day.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be from that day and over, and he will set it for a law and for a judgment to Israel even to this day.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And this hath been done from that day forward, and since was made a statute, and an ordinance, and as a law in Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And this has been done from that day and thereafter. And it was established as a statute, and as if a law, in Israel even to this day.

New American Bible
And from that day forward he made this a law and a custom in Israel, as it still is today.

New Revised Standard Version
From that day forward he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel; it continues to the present day.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it was so from that day forward that David made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel even to this day.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it was from that day and David established this covenant and right until today
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass from that day forward, that it became an ordinance and a custom in Israel until this day.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Spoils are Divided
24Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one who went to battle will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. They will share alike.” 25And so it has been from that day forward. David established this statute as an ordinance for Israel to this very day. 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.”…

Cross References
Numbers 31:27
Then divide the captives between the troops who went out to battle and the rest of the congregation.

Joshua 22:8
saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.”

Acts 2:44-45
All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.

Acts 4:32-35
The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. / With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. / There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, ...

2 Corinthians 8:13-15
It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. / At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. / As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”

2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Matthew 20:14-15
Take your pay and go. I want to give this last man the same as I gave you. / Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

Luke 19:24-26
Then he told those standing by, ‘Take the mina from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.’ / ‘Master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten!’ / He replied, ‘I tell you that everyone who has will be given more; but the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

Galatians 6:6
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

1 Timothy 5:18
For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

Deuteronomy 10:18
He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing.

Deuteronomy 15:11
For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land.

Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Proverbs 22:9
A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

Isaiah 58:7
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?


Treasury of Scripture

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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














And so it has been
This phrase indicates the establishment of a lasting tradition or practice. In the Hebrew context, the phrase suggests continuity and the importance of maintaining practices that align with God's will. Historically, this reflects the importance of oral traditions and the passing down of laws and customs in Israelite society. It underscores the idea that certain principles, once established, are meant to endure through generations, reflecting God's unchanging nature.

from that day forward
This phrase marks a pivotal moment in time, a turning point that signifies a new beginning or a change in practice. In the context of 1 Samuel 30, it refers to the aftermath of David's victory over the Amalekites and the equitable distribution of the spoils. The phrase emphasizes the importance of decisive actions and decisions that have long-lasting effects. It also highlights the biblical theme of redemption and restoration, as David's leadership brings about a new order.

he made it a statute
The word "statute" in Hebrew is "חֹק" (choq), which refers to a decree or law that is established with authority. This reflects the biblical principle that leaders, under God's guidance, have the authority to establish laws that reflect divine justice and equity. David's decision to make the sharing of spoils a statute demonstrates his commitment to fairness and his role as a leader who seeks to align his actions with God's righteousness.

and an ordinance
The term "ordinance" in Hebrew is "מִשְׁפָּט" (mishpat), which often refers to a judgment or legal decision. This word underscores the judicial aspect of David's decision, highlighting the importance of justice in the community. It reflects the biblical theme that God's people are to live by principles of justice and fairness, ensuring that all members of the community are treated equitably. This ordinance serves as a reminder of the need for righteous leadership.

for Israel
This phrase indicates that the statute and ordinance were not just for David's immediate followers but for the entire nation of Israel. It underscores the communal aspect of God's laws and the idea that the well-being of the nation depends on adherence to divine principles. Historically, it reflects the unity and identity of Israel as God's chosen people, bound together by shared laws and customs that set them apart from other nations.

to this very day
This phrase emphasizes the enduring nature of the statute and ordinance. It suggests that the principles established by David continued to be relevant and observed long after the initial event. This reflects the biblical theme of the timelessness of God's word and the idea that divine principles are not bound by time but remain applicable across generations. It serves as an inspiration for believers to uphold God's statutes in their own lives, trusting in their eternal significance.

(25) A statute and an ordinance for Israel.--The decree that they, who for good reasons tarry with the stuff, shall share alike with those who go down to the battle, which became a received ordinance in Israel, is not without its meaning. In the Heavenly Church of God

" His state

Is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed,

And post o'er land and ocean without rest:

They also serve who only stand and wait."

MILTON: Sonnet 19

Moses praying on the hill contributed to the victory over Amalek even more than Joshua fighting in the plain (Exodus 17:11). "All Christians are not of equal strength, and some follow Christ to the conflict, others tarry with the stuff. Some fight the Lord's battles in the din of active life; others, aged men and women, the Simeons and Annas of the Church . . . weak in body but strong in faith, fight with the peaceful arms of prayers and tears; Christ is omnipotent and merciful He rewards those who tarry in patience with the stuff, as well as those who go forth in the march to fight valiantly in the battle."--Bishop Hall, in Wordsworth.

Verse 25. - That he made it. I.e. David. Having been thus enacted by him and practised during his life, no king henceforward would venture to change it. In the war with the Midianites Moses had ordered that half the spoil should belong to the combatants and half to the congregation who remained in the camp (Numbers 31:27). This enactment of David was in the same spirit. DAVID PROPITIATES HIS FRIENDS BY SHARING WITH THEM HIS BOOTY (vers. 26-31).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And so it has been
וַיְהִ֕י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

from that
הַה֖וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

day
מֵֽהַיּ֥וֹם (mê·hay·yō·wm)
Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

forward.
וָמָ֑עְלָה (wā·mā·‘ə·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top

David established this
וַיְשִׂמֶ֜הָ (way·śi·me·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

statute
לְחֹ֤ק (lə·ḥōq)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute

as an ordinance
וּלְמִשְׁפָּט֙ (ū·lə·miš·pāṭ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

for Israel
לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (lə·yiś·rā·’êl)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

to
עַ֖ד (‘aḏ)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

this very
הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

day.
הַיּ֥וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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