1 Samuel 30:18
And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.
Original Language Analysis
אֵ֛ת
H853
אֵ֛ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 12
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 12
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לָֽקְח֖וּ
had carried away
H3947
לָֽקְח֖וּ
had carried away
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
6 of 12
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
עֲמָלֵ֑ק
all that the Amalekites
H6002
עֲמָלֵ֑ק
all that the Amalekites
Strong's:
H6002
Word #:
7 of 12
amalek, a descendant of esau; also his posterity and their country
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Historical Context
The complete recovery without a single loss contradicted normal expectations for captive rescue. Ancient raids typically resulted in death, dispersion, or sale of captives before rescue was possible.
Questions for Reflection
- How have God's specific promises been fulfilled in your experience?
- What does complete recovery, against all odds, reveal about God's power to restore?
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Analysis & Commentary
The brief statement 'David recovered all' fulfills the divine promise exactly. The specific mention that 'David rescued his two wives' personalizes the victory. The Hebrew 'wayyatsel' (delivered, rescued) uses the same verb God employed in His promise. What David received through inquiry of the LORD, he now sees accomplished through military action. The correspondence between promise and fulfillment demonstrates the reliability of divine guidance.