Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He led David down, and there they were, scattered over the countryside, eating, drinking and reveling because of the great amount of plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from Judah. New Living Translation So he led David to them, and they found the Amalekites spread out across the fields, eating and drinking and dancing with joy because of the vast amount of plunder they had taken from the Philistines and the land of Judah. English Standard Version And when he had taken him down, behold, they were spread abroad over all the land, eating and drinking and dancing, because of all the great spoil they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. Berean Standard Bible So he led David down, and there were the Amalekites spread out over all the land, eating, drinking, and celebrating the great amount of plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines and the land of Judah. Berean Literal Bible And he brought him down, and behold, they were spread out over the face of all the land, eating and drinking and dancing because of all the great plunder that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. King James Bible And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread abroad upon all the earth, eating and drinking, and dancing, because of all the great spoil that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah. New King James Version And when he had brought him down, there they were, spread out over all the land, eating and drinking and dancing, because of all the great spoil which they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. New American Standard Bible Now when he had brought him down, behold, they were dispersed over all the land, eating and drinking and celebrating because of all the great plunder that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. NASB 1995 When he had brought him down, behold, they were spread over all the land, eating and drinking and dancing because of all the great spoil that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. NASB 1977 And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread over all the land, eating and drinking and dancing because of all the great spoil that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. Legacy Standard Bible So he brought him down, and behold, they were spread over all the land, eating and drinking and celebrating because of all the great spoil that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. Amplified Bible When he brought David down, the Amalekites had disbanded and spread over all the land, eating and drinking and dancing because of all the great spoil they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. Berean Annotated Bible So he led David down, and there were the Amalekites spread out over all the land, eating, drinking, and celebrating the great amount of plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines (immigrants) and the land of Judah (praised). Christian Standard Bible So he led him, and there were the Amalekites, spread out over the entire area, eating, drinking, and celebrating because of the great amount of plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines and the land of Judah. Holman Christian Standard Bible So he led him, and there were the Amalekites, spread out over the entire area, eating, drinking, and celebrating because of the great amount of plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines and the land of Judah. American Standard Version And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread abroad over all the ground, eating and drinking, and dancing, because of all the great spoil that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah. Contemporary English Version He led David to the Amalekites. They were eating and drinking everywhere, celebrating because of what they had taken from Philistia and Judah. English Revised Version And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread abroad over all the ground, eating and drinking, and feasting, because of all the great spoil that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Egyptian led him [to them]. They were spread out all over the land, eating, and drinking. They were celebrating because they had taken so much loot from Philistine territory and from the land of Judah. Good News Translation And he led David to them. The raiders were scattered all over the place, eating, drinking, and celebrating because of the enormous amount of loot they had captured from Philistia and Judah. International Standard Version The Egyptian led him to the camp, and there the Amalekites were spread out over the whole area, eating, drinking, and celebrating with the great amount of spoil they had taken from the territory belonging to the Philistines and to Judah. NET Bible So he took David down, and they found them spread out over the land. They were eating and drinking and enjoying themselves because of all the loot they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. New Heart English Bible When he had brought him down, look, they were spread around over all the ground, eating, drinking, and dancing, because of all the great spoil that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah. Webster's Bible Translation And when he had conducted him down, behold, they were spread abroad upon all the earth, eating and drinking, and dancing, because of all the great spoil that they had taken from the land of the Philistines, and from the land of Judah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo he led David down, and there were the Amalekites spread out over all the land, eating, drinking, and celebrating the great amount of plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines and the land of Judah. World English Bible When he had brought him down, behold, they were spread around over all the ground, eating, drinking, and dancing, because of all the great plunder that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he brings him down, and behold, they are spread out over the face of all the earth, eating, and drinking, and celebrating, with all the great spoil which they have taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah. Berean Literal Bible And he brought him down, and behold, they were spread out over the face of all the land, eating and drinking and dancing because of all the great plunder that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. Young's Literal Translation And he bringeth him down, and lo, they are spread out over the face of all the earth, eating, and drinking, and feasting, with all the great spoil which they have taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah. Smith's Literal Translation And he will bring him down, and behold them spread out upon the face of all the earth, eating and drinking and keeping a festival, for all the great spoil which they took from the land of the rovers, and from the land of Judah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he had brought him, behold they were lying spread upon all the ground, eating and drinking, and as it were keeping a festival day, for all the prey, and the spoils which they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Juda. Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had led him, behold, they were stretched out on the face of the land everywhere, eating and drinking and celebrating, as if it were a feast day, because of all the prey and spoils that they had taken from the land of the Philistines, and from the land of Judah. New American Bible So he led them down, and there were the Amalekites lounging all over the ground, eating, drinking, and celebrating because of all the rich plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. New Revised Standard Version When he had taken him down, they were spread out all over the ground, eating and drinking and dancing, because of the great amount of spoil they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd David swore to him, and when he had brought him down, behold, they were scattered upon the ground, eating and drinking and rejoicing because of all the great spoil that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David swore to him and he took him down, and behold, those camping on the surface of the ground, eating and drinking and celebrating in all the great loot that they took from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Yehuda OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread abroad over all the ground, eating and drinking, and feasting, because of all the great spoil that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah. Brenton Septuagint Translation So be brought him down thither, and behold, they were scattered abroad upon the surface of the whole land, eating and drinking, and feasting by reason of all the great spoils which they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Juda. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Destroys the Amalekites…15“Will you lead me to these raiders?” David asked. And the man replied, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or deliver me into the hand of my master, and I will lead you to them.” 16So he led David down, and there were the Amalekites spread out over all the land, eating, drinking, and celebrating the great amount of plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines and the land of Judah. 17And David struck them down from twilight until the evening of the next day. Not a man escaped, except four hundred young men who fled, riding off on camels.… Cross References So he led David down, Exodus 13:21 And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. and there were the Amalekites spread out over all the land, 1 Samuel 15:3 Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’” 1 Samuel 15:7 Then Saul struck down the Amalekites all the way from Havilah to Shur, which is east of Egypt. eating, drinking, and celebrating Exodus 32:6 So the next day they arose, offered burnt offerings, and presented peace offerings. And the people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry. Judges 9:27 And after they had gone out into the fields, gathered grapes from their vineyards, and trodden them, they held a festival and went into the house of their god; and as they ate and drank, they cursed Abimelech. the great amount of plunder they had taken Exodus 12:36 And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. Judges 8:24-26 Then he added, “Let me make a request of you, that each of you give me an earring from his plunder.” (For the enemies had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites.) / “We will give them gladly,” they replied. So they spread out a garment, and each man threw an earring from his plunder onto it. / The weight of the gold earrings he had requested was 1,700 shekels, in addition to the crescent ornaments, the pendants, the purple garments of the kings of Midian, and the chains from the necks of their camels. 2 Chronicles 20:25 Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to carry off the plunder, and they found on the bodies an abundance of goods and valuables—more than they could carry away. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much. from the land of the Philistines and the land of Judah 2 Chronicles 28:18 The Philistines had also raided the cities of the foothills and the Negev of Judah, capturing and occupying Beth-shemesh, Aijalon, and Gederoth, as well as Soco, Timnah, and Gimzo with their villages. Judges 15:9-10 Then the Philistines went up, camped in Judah, and deployed themselves near the town of Lehi. / “Why have you attacked us?” said the men of Judah. The Philistines replied, “We have come to arrest Samson and pay him back for what he has done to us.” 1 Samuel 27:10 who would ask him, “What have you raided today?” And David would reply, “The Negev of Judah,” or “The Negev of Jerahmeel,” or “The Negev of the Kenites.” Exodus 17:8-16 After this, the Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. / So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with the staff of God in my hand.” / Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. … Judges 7:19-23 Gideon and the hundred men with him reached the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, just after the changing of the guard. They blew their horns and broke the jars that were in their hands. / The three companies blew their horns and shattered their jars. Holding the torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, they shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!” / Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. … 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 8:1-2 Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. Treasury of Scripture And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread abroad on all the earth, eating and drinking, and dancing, because of all the great spoil that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah. when he Judges 1:24,25 And the spies saw a man come forth out of the city, and they said unto him, Shew us, we pray thee, the entrance into the city, and we will shew thee mercy… eating 1 Samuel 25:36-38 And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light… Exodus 32:6,17-19,27,28 And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play… Judges 16:23-30 Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand… because of all Job 20:5 That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment? Jump to Previous Abroad Conducted Dancing David Drinking Earth Eating Judah Led Philistines Scattered Spoil SpreadJump to Next Abroad Conducted Dancing David Drinking Earth Eating Judah Led Philistines Scattered Spoil Spread1 Samuel 30 1. The Amalekites raid Ziklag4. 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 So he led David down This phrase refers to the Egyptian servant who guided David and his men to the Amalekite camp. The servant's role highlights God's providence in using unexpected means to fulfill His purposes. The act of leading down suggests a descent, possibly into a valley or lower terrain, which is consistent with the geographical features of the region. This guidance is reminiscent of other biblical instances where God provides direction, such as the pillar of cloud and fire leading the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 13:21). and there were the Amalekites spread out over all the land eating, drinking, and celebrating the great amount of plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines and the land of Judah Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe anointed future king of Israel, who is leading his men to recover their families and possessions after the Amalekites raided Ziklag. 2. The Amalekites A nomadic tribe that frequently opposed Israel, known for their raids and hostility towards God's people. 3. Ziklag A town given to David by the Philistine king Achish, which was raided and burned by the Amalekites while David and his men were away. 4. The Egyptian Servant A servant of an Amalekite who was left behind due to illness and who guided David to the Amalekite camp. 5. The Philistines and Judah Regions from which the Amalekites had taken plunder, highlighting the widespread impact of their raids. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in AdversityEven in dire situations, God is in control and can turn circumstances for His glory and our good. The Importance of Obedience Saul's disobedience in dealing with the Amalekites had long-term consequences. Obedience to God’s commands is crucial. Divine Guidance and Provision God provided David with guidance through the Egyptian servant, showing that He can use unexpected means to lead us to victory. Celebration of the Wicked is Temporary The Amalekites' celebration was short-lived, reminding us that the triumph of the wicked is fleeting. Restoration and Recovery God is able to restore what has been lost, as seen in David's recovery of all that was taken by the Amalekites. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 30:16?2. How does 1 Samuel 30:16 demonstrate God's faithfulness in restoring what was lost? 3. What can we learn about God's timing from 1 Samuel 30:16? 4. How does 1 Samuel 30:16 connect with Romans 8:28 about God's purpose? 5. How should we respond to God's provision as seen in 1 Samuel 30:16? 6. What does 1 Samuel 30:16 teach about trusting God during difficult circumstances? 7. How does 1 Samuel 30:16 reflect God's justice in the face of adversity? 8. What does 1 Samuel 30:16 reveal about divine intervention in human conflicts? 9. How does the Amalekites' feast in 1 Samuel 30:16 symbolize human arrogance before divine retribution? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 30? 11. What reliable sources affirm that the recovery of every captive, including David's wives, truly happened (1 Samuel 30)? 12. How did only 400 men escape on camels if David and his men fought so extensively (1 Samuel 30:17)? 13. What happened to Ziklag when David returned from battle? 14. 1 Samuel 18:17-27: Is the story of David collecting Philistine foreskins historically plausible, and what does it imply about the reliability of the text? What Does 1 Samuel 30:16 Mean So he led David down• David’s steps are being directed by the Lord, who answers the earlier prayer for guidance (1 Samuel 30:7-8; Psalm 37:23). • The unnamed Egyptian servant becomes God’s providential instrument; even the weakest can serve His purposes (1 Colossians 1:27). • This movement down into the valley pictures the Shepherd leading His sheep toward restoration (Psalm 23:3; Romans 8:28). Amalekites spread over the land • Their wide dispersion shows overconfidence; they feel untouchable after their raid (Proverbs 16:18). • The Amalekites are age-old enemies of Israel (Exodus 17:8-14; Deuteronomy 25:17-19). What Saul failed to finish in 1 Samuel 15 now falls to David, underscoring God’s unfailing justice (Numbers 32:23). • David sees the full scope of enemy activity, confirming the Lord’s promise that he would “surely overtake them” (1 Samuel 30:8). Eating, drinking, celebrating • Their revelry echoes other doomed feasts—Belshazzar’s party (Daniel 5:1-5) and the rich fool’s boast (Luke 12:19-21). • Feasting while God’s people mourn magnifies their wickedness (Obadiah 15). • Careless indulgence becomes the perfect setup for sudden judgment (1 Thessalonians 5:3). Huge plunder from Philistines and Judah • The stolen wealth includes everything taken from Ziklag—family members, goods, and honor (1 Samuel 30:1-2). • By looting the Philistines as well, the Amalekites have set two nations against them; sin always overreaches (Proverbs 28:22). • The text points ahead to total recovery: “nothing was missing” (1 Samuel 30:19), illustrating that the Lord can restore what the enemy has stolen (Joel 2:25; John 10:10). summary 1 Sa 30:16 reveals God’s precise guidance, the enemy’s arrogance, and the stage for divine justice. David follows the Lord’s leading, sees the Amalekites at ease, and is assured that victory and full restoration are minutes away. For believers today, the verse underscores that God directs our steps, exposes evil at the right moment, and is able to reclaim everything the adversary has taken. (16) Spread abroad upon all the earth, eating and drinking and dancing.--We have here a vivid picture of the wild license which these barbarians allowed themselves, now that they were secure, as they thought, from all pursuit. When the picked warriors of David's troops looked on the scene of revelry and debauch, and thought who were among the captives in that disorderly encampment, and remembered what homes had been made desolate to provide much of that great spoil over which Amalek was rejoicing, we may well conceive with what strength and fury the little veteran force of Israelites fell upon these desert robbers, who evidently far out-numbered them.Verse 16. - When he had brought them down. Though left behind, the Egyptian knew the course which the Amalekites intended to take, and was thus able to bring David quickly up to them, as they would move slowly because of their large booty of cattle. On overtaking them David found them dispersed in scattered groups abroad upon all the earth (literally, "over the face of all the land"), eating and drinking, and dancing. More probably, "feasting." The word literally means keeping festival; but though they had solemn dances at festivals, yet, as is the case with our word feasting, good eating was probably the uppermost idea; still the word may have only the general sense of "enjoying themselves as on a festival." DEFEAT OF THE AMALEKITES AND RECOVERY OF THE WOMEN AND SPOIL (vers. 17-20).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So he led [David] down,וַיֹּ֣רִדֵ֔הוּ (way·yō·ri·ḏê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend and there were the Amalekites וְהִנֵּ֥ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! spread out נְטֻשִׁ֖ים (nə·ṭu·šîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 5203: To pound, smite, to disperse, to thrust off, down, out, upon over פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the land, הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land eating, אֹכְלִ֤ים (’ō·ḵə·lîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat drinking, וְשֹׁתִים֙ (wə·šō·ṯîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 8354: To imbibe and celebrating וְחֹ֣גְגִ֔ים (wə·ḥō·ḡə·ḡîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 2287: To make a pilgrimage, keep a pilgrim feast the great הַגָּד֔וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent amount of plunder הַשָּׁלָ֣ל (haš·šā·lāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7998: A prey, spoil, plunder, booty they had taken לָקְח֛וּ (lā·qə·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3947: To take from the land מֵאֶ֥רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of the Philistines פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia and the land וּמֵאֶ֥רֶץ (ū·mê·’e·reṣ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Judah. יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Links 1 Samuel 30:16 NIV1 Samuel 30:16 NLT 1 Samuel 30:16 ESV 1 Samuel 30:16 NASB 1 Samuel 30:16 KJV 1 Samuel 30:16 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 30:16 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 30:16 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 30:16 French Bible 1 Samuel 30:16 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 30:16 When he had brought him down behold (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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