New International Version Who will listen to what you say? The share of the man who stayed with the supplies is to be the same as that of him who went down to the battle. All will share alike.” New Living Translation Who will listen when you talk like this? We share and share alike—those who go to battle and those who guard the equipment.” English Standard Version Who would listen to you in this matter? For as his share is who goes down into the battle, so shall his share be who stays by the baggage. They shall share alike.” Berean Standard Bible Who 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.” Berean Literal Bible For who will listen to you⁺ in this matter? But as is the portion of the one having gone down to the battle, so shall be the portion of the one having stayed with the supplies. They shall take portions together.” King James Bible For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike. New King James Version For who will heed you in this matter? But as his part is who goes down to the battle, so shall his part be who stays by the supplies; they shall share alike.” New American Standard Bible And who will listen to you in this matter? For as is the share of the one who goes down into the battle, so shall be the share of the one who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike.” NASB 1995 “And who will listen to you in this matter? For as his share is who goes down to the battle, so shall his share be who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike.” NASB 1977 “And who will listen to you in this matter? For as his share is who goes down to the battle, so shall his share be who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike.” Legacy Standard Bible And who will listen to you in this matter? For as is the portion of the one who goes down to the battle, so shall the portion be of the one who remains by the baggage; they shall be apportioned together.” Amplified Bible And who will listen to you in regard to this matter? For as is the share of him who goes down into the battle, so shall his share be who stays by the provisions and supplies; they shall share alike.” Berean Annotated Bible Who 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.” Christian Standard Bible Who can agree to your proposal? The share of the one who goes into battle is to be the same as the share of the one who remains with the supplies. They will share equally.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Who can agree to your proposal? The share of the one who goes into battle is to be the same as the share of the one who remains with the supplies. They will share equally.” American Standard Version And who will hearken unto you in this matter? for as his share is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his share be that tarrieth by the baggage: they shall share alike. Contemporary English Version Who would pay attention to you, anyway? Soldiers who stay behind to guard the camp get as much as those who go into battle. English Revised Version And who will hearken unto you in this matter? for as his share is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his share be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall share alike. GOD'S WORD® Translation Besides, who is going to pay attention to what you have to say in this matter? Certainly, the share of those who go into battle must be like the share of those who stay with the supplies. They will all share alike." Good News Translation No one can agree with what you say! All must share alike: whoever stays behind with the supplies gets the same share as the one who goes into battle." International Standard Version Who will listen to you in this matter? Indeed, the share of those who went down into battle and the share of those who stayed with the supplies will be the same. They'll share alike." NET Bible Who will listen to you in this matter? The portion of the one who went down into the battle will be the same as the portion of the one who remained with the equipment! Let their portions be the same!" New Heart English Bible And who will listen to you in this matter? For they are not inferior to you. For as his share is who goes down to the battle, so will his share be who remains with the supplies; they will share alike." Webster's Bible Translation For who will hearken to you in this matter? but as his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the goods: they shall part alike. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWho 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.” World English Bible Who will listen to you in this matter? For as his share is who goes down to the battle, so shall his share be who stays with the baggage. They shall share alike.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand who listens to you in this thing? For as the portion of him who was brought down into battle, so also [is] the portion of him who is abiding by the vessels—they share alike.” Berean Literal Bible For who will listen to you⁺ in this matter? But as is the portion of the one having gone down to the battle, so shall be the portion of the one having stayed with the supplies. They shall take portions together.” Young's Literal Translation and who doth hearken to you in this thing? for as the portion of him who was brought down into battle, so also is the portion of him who is abiding by the vessels -- alike they share.' Smith's Literal Translation And who will hear to you for this word? for as the part of him going clown in the war, and so the part of him sitting by the vessels: together shall they divide. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd no man shall hearken to you in this matter. But equal shall be the portion of him that went down to battle and of him that abode at the baggage, and they shall divide alike. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, let no one heed you over these words. But equal shall be the portion of him who descended to the battle, and of him who remained with the supplies, and they will divide it alike.” New American Bible Who could agree with this proposal of yours? Rather, the share of the one who goes down to battle shall be the same as that of the one who remains with the baggage—they share alike.” New Revised Standard Version Who would listen to you in this matter? For the share of the one who goes down into the battle shall be the same as the share of the one who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor who will hearken to you in this matter? For as his portion is who goes down to battle, so shall his portion be who tarries by the baggage: they shall divide alike. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who will hear this your word, because the portion of whoever went down to battle is like the portion of him who stayed by the side of the equipment, and they divide as one!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And who will hearken unto you in this matter? for as is the share of him that goeth down to the battle, so shall be the share of him that tarrieth by the baggage; they shall share alike.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And who will hearken to these your words? for they are not inferior to us; for according to the portion of him that went down to the battle, so shall be the portion of him that abides with the baggage; they shall share alike. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Spoils are Divided…23But David said, “My brothers, you must not do this with what the LORD has given us. He has protected us and delivered into our hands the raiders who came against us. 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.… Cross References Who will listen to your proposal? Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. Proverbs 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. The share of the one who went to battle 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.” will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. Matthew 20:8-15 When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last ones hired and moving on to the first.’ / The workers who were hired about the eleventh hour came and each received a denarius. / So when the original workers came, they assumed they would receive more. But each of them also received a denarius. … 2 Corinthians 8:14-15 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.” They will share alike.” 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, … Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Matthew 20:12-15 ‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the scorching heat of the day.’ / But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Did you not agree with me on one denarius? / Take your pay and go. I want to give this last man the same as I gave you. … 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 Kings 7:9 Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.” Nehemiah 8:10 Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Luke 3:11 John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.” Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. Treasury of Scripture For who will listen to you in this matter? but as his part is that goes down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarries by the stuff: they shall part alike. Numbers 31:27 And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation: Joshua 22:8 And he spake unto them, saying, Return with much riches unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren. Psalm 68:12 Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil. tarrieth 1 Samuel 25:13 And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff. Jump to Previous Abiding Alike Attention Baggage Battle Fight Goes Goods Hearken Matter Part Portion Question Share Stays Stuff Supplies Tarries Tarrieth VesselsJump to Next Abiding Alike Attention Baggage Battle Fight Goes Goods Hearken Matter Part Portion Question Share Stays Stuff Supplies Tarries Tarrieth Vessels1 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 Who will listen to your proposal? David rejects the demand of the wicked and worthless men who wanted to exclude the two hundred exhausted soldiers who had remained at the Besor Ravine. Their service was necessary to the safety and recovery of the whole company. Pro 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,… The share of the one who went to battle The four hundred who pursued the Amalekites had fought courageously and recovered their families, possessions, and additional plunder. Num 31:27 Then divide the captives between the troops… will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. Those left behind had guarded the baggage and preserved the resources needed for the pursuit. David recognized that the victory belonged to the entire force, not only to those present in the fighting. Mat 20:8-15 When evening came, the owner of the vineyard… They will share alike.” David established a lasting rule in Israel, preventing division among his men and affirming that each assigned duty contributed to the success of the mission. Act 2:44-45 All the believers were together and had everything… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe anointed future king of Israel, who demonstrates leadership and fairness in distributing the spoils of battle. 2. The Amalekites A nomadic tribe that raided Ziklag, taking captives and spoils, prompting David's pursuit. 3. Ziklag The town given to David by the Philistine king Achish, which was attacked and burned by the Amalekites. 4. The 400 Warriors The men who went with David to recover their families and possessions from the Amalekites. 5. The 200 Men Those who stayed behind with the supplies due to exhaustion, yet were included in the distribution of the spoils. Teaching Points Principle of FairnessDavid's decision underscores the importance of fairness and equality in the community of believers. Everyone's contribution, whether visible or behind the scenes, is valuable. Leadership and Justice As a leader, David exemplifies justice by ensuring that all who are part of the mission, regardless of their role, receive their due share. This teaches us about the importance of just leadership in our communities. Unity and Community The decision to share the spoils equally fosters unity and prevents division. In the body of Christ, unity is crucial, and we should strive to maintain it by valuing each member's contribution. Encouragement for the Weary The inclusion of the 200 men who stayed with the supplies serves as an encouragement to those who may feel weary or sidelined. God sees and values their role. God's Economy God's way of rewarding is not based on human standards of merit but on His grace and justice. This challenges us to align our perspectives with God's economy. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 30:24?2. How does 1 Samuel 30:24 emphasize fairness in sharing God's blessings? 3. What principle of unity can we learn from 1 Samuel 30:24? 4. How does this verse connect to the New Testament teaching on generosity? 5. How can we apply the fairness principle in our church community today? 6. What does 1 Samuel 30:24 teach about valuing every member's contribution? 7. How does 1 Samuel 30:24 reflect fairness in God's eyes? 8. What historical context influenced the message of 1 Samuel 30:24? 9. How does 1 Samuel 30:24 challenge modern views on equality and reward? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 30? David’s ruling in 1 Samuel 30:24 establishes a timeless principle: whether on the front lines or in the background, every faithful servant of God receives an equal share of His gracious reward. Valor is honored, support is indispensable, and unity is preserved when all recognize that victory and provision alike come from the Lord, “who gives us the victory” (1 Corinthians 15:57). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoוּמִי֙ (ū·mî) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix will listen יִשְׁמַ֣ע (yiš·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to your proposal? לַדָּבָ֖ר (lad·dā·ḇār) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause The share כְּחֵ֣לֶק ׀ (kə·ḥê·leq) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2506: Portion, tract, territory of the one who went הַיֹּרֵ֣ד (hay·yō·rêḏ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend to battle בַּמִּלְחָמָ֗ה (bam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war {will match} the share וּֽכְחֵ֛לֶק (ū·ḵə·ḥê·leq) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2506: Portion, tract, territory of the one who stayed הַיֹּשֵׁ֥ב (hay·yō·šêḇ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry with עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the supplies. הַכֵּלִ֖ים (hak·kê·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus They will share יַחֲלֹֽקוּ׃ (ya·ḥă·lō·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2505: To be smooth, to apportion, separate alike.” יַחְדָּ֥ו (yaḥ·dāw) Adverb Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly Additonal Resources 1 Samuel 30:24 Blue Letter Bible1 Samuel 30:24 Bible Gateway 1 Samuel 30:24 Bible.com 1 Samuel 30:24 NIV |
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