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What does 1 Samuel 30:26 mean?

When David got back to Ziklag, he sent some of the things they’d recovered to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, 'Here’s a gift for you from what we took from the Lord’s enemies.' 1 Samuel 30:26 - Modern Text Bible

(David is sharing the spoils with his allies, building goodwill and showing gratitude. He’s also reminding them that the victory came from God.)