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New Living Translation

1 Samuel 30:27

The gifts were sent to the people of the following towns David had visited: Bethel, Ramoth-negev, Jattir,

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Beth-El;   Jattir;   Ramoth;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Ramah;   Ziklag;   Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Kenites;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Leadership;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Bethuel;   Elder;   Ramath of the South;   Ramoth;   Ziklag;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Bethel;   Chesil;   Ira (2);   Ithrite;   Jattir;   Ramath (Ramah) of the South;   South Ramoth;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Bethel;   Jattir;   Ramah;   Ramath;   Samuel, Books of;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Beth-Zur;   Bethel;   David;   Esdraelon;   Ithrite, the;   Jattir;   Ramah;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Amalek, Amalekites ;   Baalathbeer ;   Bethel ;   Jattir ;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Beth'el;   Jat'tir;   Ra'math of the South,;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Baalath-Beer;   Bethel;   Bethuel (2);   Jairite;   Jattir;   Ramah;   South;   Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia - Baalath-beer;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
He sent gifts to those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negev, and in Jattir;
Hebrew Names Version
To those who were in Beit-El, and to those who were in Ramot of the South, and to those who were in Yattir,
King James Version
To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir,
Lexham English Bible
It was for those in Bethel, for those in Ramoth of the Negev, for those in Jattir,
English Standard Version
It was for those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negeb, in Jattir,
New Century Version
David also sent some things to the leaders in Bethel, Ramoth in the southern part of Judah, Jattir,
New English Translation
The gift was for those in the following locations: for those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;
Amplified Bible
For those in Bethel, Ramoth of the Negev, Jattir,
New American Standard Bible
to those who were in Bethel, to those who were in Ramoth of the Negev, to those who were in Jattir,
Geneva Bible (1587)
Hee sent to them of Beth-el, and to them of South Ramoth, and to them of Iattir,
Legacy Standard Bible
to those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in Ramoth of the Negev, and to those who were in Jattir,
Contemporary English Version
This is a list of the towns where David sent gifts: Bethel, Ramoth in the Southern Desert, Jattir, Aroer, Siphmoth, Eshtemoa, Racal, the towns belonging to the Jerahmeelites and the Kenites, Hormah, Bor-Ashan, Athach, and Hebron. He also sent gifts to the other towns where he and his men had traveled.
Complete Jewish Bible
He sent such gifts to those in Beit-El, to those in Ramot, to those in Yatir,
Darby Translation
to those in Bethel, and to those in south Ramoth, and to those in Jattir,
Easy-to-Read Version
David sent some of the gifts to the leaders in Bethel, Ramoth in the Negev, Jattir,
George Lamsa Translation
Moreover, he sent of the spoil to those who were in Beth-el and to those who were in Ramoth of the Negeb and to those who were in Ai
Good News Translation
He sent it to the people in Bethel, to the people in Ramah in the southern part of Judah, and to the people in the towns of Jattir,
Literal Translation
to those in Bethel, and to those in Ramoth of the Negeb, and to those in Jattir,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
namely vnto them of Bethel, vnto them at Ramath in the south, vnto them at Iathir,
American Standard Version
to them that were in Beth-el, and to them that were in Ramoth of the South, and to them that were in Jattir,
Bible in Basic English
He sent to those who were in Beth-el, and in Ramah of the South, and in Jattir;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
He sent to them of Bethel, to them of south Ramoth, to them of Iathir,
JPS Old Testament (1917)
to them that were in Beth-el, and to them that were in Ramoth of the South, and to them that were in Jattir;
King James Version (1611)
To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in South Ramoth, and to them which were in Iattir,
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
to those in Baethsur, and to those in Rama of the south, and to those in Gethor.
English Revised Version
To them which were in Beth–el, and to them which were in Ramoth of the South, and to them which were in Jattir;
Berean Standard Bible
He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
to hem that weren in Bethel, and that weren in Ramoth, at the south,
Young's Literal Translation
to those in Beth-El, and to those in South Ramoth, and to those in Jattir,
Update Bible Version
To those that were in Bethuel, and to those that were in Ramoth of the South, and to those that were in Jattir,
Webster's Bible Translation
To [them] who [were] in Beth-el, and to [them] who [were] in south Ramoth, and to [them] who [were] in Jattir,
World English Bible
To those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in Ramoth of the South, and to those who were in Jattir,
New King James Version
to those who were in Bethel, those who were in Ramoth of the South, those who were in Jattir,
New Life Bible
It is for those in Bethel, Ramoth of the Negev, Jattir,
New Revised Standard
it was for those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negeb, in Jattir,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
to them who were in Bethel, and to them who were in Ramoth of the South, and to them who were in Jattir,
Douay-Rheims Bible
To them that were in Bethel, and that were in Ramoth to the south, and to them that were in Jether.
Revised Standard Version
it was for those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negeb, in Jattir,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
to those who were in Bethel, and to those who were in Ramoth of the Negev, and to those who were in Jattir,

Contextual Overview

21 Then David returned to the brook Besor and met up with the 200 men who had been left behind because they were too exhausted to go with him. They went out to meet David and his men, and David greeted them joyfully. 22 But some evil troublemakers among David's men said, "They didn't go with us, so they can't have any of the plunder we recovered. Give them their wives and children, and tell them to be gone." 23 But David said, "No, my brothers! Don't be selfish with what the Lord has given us. He has kept us safe and helped us defeat the band of raiders that attacked us. 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." 25 From then on David made this a decree and regulation for Israel, and it is still followed today. 26 When he arrived at Ziklag, David sent part of the plunder to the elders of Judah, who were his friends. "Here is a present for you, taken from the Lord 's enemies," he said. 27 The gifts were sent to the people of the following towns David had visited: Bethel, Ramoth-negev, Jattir, 28 Aroer, Siphmoth, Eshtemoa, 29 Racal, the towns of the Jerahmeelites, the towns of the Kenites, 30 Hormah, Bor-ashan, Athach,

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

Bethel: Probably not the celebrated city of this name, but Bethul a city of Simeon - Joshua 19:4, supposed to be the same as Bethelia, mentioned by Sozomen as belonging to Gaza, well peopled, and having several temples remarkable for their structure and antiquity; and which Jerome says, in his life of Hilarion, was five short days' journey from Pelusium. Genesis 28:19, Joshua 16:2, Judges 1:22, Judges 1:23, 1 Kings 12:29

south Ramoth: A city of Simeon; so called to distinguish it from Ramoth Gilead beyond Jordan. Joshua 19:8, Ramath

Jattir: Joshua 15:48, Joshua 21:14

Cross-References

Genesis 12:3
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you."
Genesis 18:3
"My lord," he said, "if it pleases you, stop here for a while.
Genesis 26:24
where the Lord appeared to him on the night of his arrival. "I am the God of your father, Abraham," he said. "Do not be afraid, for I am with you and will bless you. I will multiply your descendants, and they will become a great nation. I will do this because of my promise to Abraham, my servant."
Genesis 30:2
Then Jacob became furious with Rachel. "Am I God?" he asked. "He's the one who has kept you from having children!"
Genesis 30:5
Bilhah became pregnant and presented him with a son.
Genesis 30:21
Later she gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah.
Genesis 30:23
She became pregnant and gave birth to a son. "God has removed my disgrace," she said.
Genesis 30:30
You had little indeed before I came, but your wealth has increased enormously. The Lord has blessed you through everything I've done. But now, what about me? When can I start providing for my own family?"
Genesis 33:15
"All right," Esau said, "but at least let me assign some of my men to guide and protect you." Jacob responded, "That's not necessary. It's enough that you've received me warmly, my lord!"
Genesis 34:11
Then Shechem himself spoke to Dinah's father and brothers. "Please be kind to me, and let me marry her," he begged. "I will give you whatever you ask.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

To [them] which [were] in Bethel,.... One part of the spoil was sent to them; not to those in Bethel, in the tribe of Benjamin, but in Kirjathjearim, called Bethel, or the house of God, because the ark was there, see 1 Samuel 7:1; moreover, this place was also called Baalah, which some think is referred to here, see Joshua 15:9;

and to [them] which [were] in south Ramoth; a city of the tribe of Simeon, which lay within the lot of Judah; of which see Joshua 19:8;

and to [them] which [were] in Jattir; a city of the tribe of Judah,

Joshua 19:8- :.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bethel - i. e. Bethuel 1 Chronicles 4:30, quite in the south near Beer-sheba, Hormah, and Ziklag; or Bethul Joshua 19:4, one of the cities of the Simeonites.

South Ramoth - Rather, “Ramoth of the South country” 1 Samuel 27:10; 1Sa 30:1, 1 Samuel 30:14, so-called to distinguish it from Ramoth-Gilead, one of the Simeonite cities Joshua 19:8. Shimei, the Ramathite 1 Chronicles 27:27, who was over David’s vineyards, was evidently a native of this Ramath. See below 1 Samuel 30:28.

Jattir - “In the mountains” of Judah, and one of the priests’ cities, is identified with ‘Attir, ten miles south of Hebron.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 1 Samuel 30:27. To them which were in Beth-el — This was in the tribe of Ephraim.

South Ramoth — So called to distinguish it from Ramoth Gilead, beyond Jordan. This Ramoth belonged to the tribe of Simeon, Joshua 19:8.

In Jattir — Supposed by Calmet to be the same as Ether, Joshua 15:42, but more probably Jattir, Joshua 15:48. It was situated in the mountains, and belonged to Judah.


 
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