World English Bible
1 Samuel 30:25
“It was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.”
Verse in context — 1 Samuel 30
Then David said, "You shall not do so, my brothers, with that which Yahweh has given to us, who has preserved us, and delivered the troop that came against us into our hand.
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 tarries by the baggage: they shall share alike.
It was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.
When David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, "Behold, a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of Yahweh.
He sent it to those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in Ramoth of the South, and to those who were in Jattir,
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The rise of Israel’s monarchy with Samuel, Saul, and David.
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