²⁷ and ^(A)divide the plunder into two parts, between those who took part in the war, who went out to battle, and all the congregation.

⁸ and spoke to them, saying, “Return with much riches to your tents, with very much livestock, with silver, with gold, with bronze, with iron, and with very much clothing. ^(A)Divide the ^[a]spoil of your enemies with your brethren.”

²⁴ For who will heed you in this matter? But ^(A)as his part is who goes down to the battle, so shall his part be who stays by the supplies; they shall share alike.” ²⁵ So it was, from that day forward; he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.

⁴ Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no more power to weep.