²⁴ Who will listen when you talk like this? We share and share alike—those who go to battle and those who guard the equipment.”

⁸ he said to them, “Go back to your homes with the great wealth you have taken from your enemies—the vast herds of livestock, the silver, gold, bronze, and iron, and the large supply of clothing. Share the plunder with your relatives.”

²⁷ Then divide the plunder into two parts, and give half to the men who fought the battle and half to the rest of the people.

¹³ “Get your swords!” was David’s reply as he strapped on his own. Then 400 men started off with David, and 200 remained behind to guard their equipment.