1 Samuel 30:25-27

Christian Standard Bible

²⁵ And it has been so from that day forward. David established this policy^[a] as a law and an ordinance for Israel and it still continues today.

²⁶ When David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you^(A) from the plunder of the Lord’s enemies.”^{(B) 27} He sent gifts^[b] to those in Bethel,^(C) in Ramoth of the Negev,^(D) and in Jattir;^(E)