1 Samuel 30:27
To them which were in Beth-el, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir,
Original Language Analysis
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
To them
H834
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
To them
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
1 of 8
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
To them
H834
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
To them
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
4 of 8
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נֶ֖גֶב
and to them which were in south
H5045
נֶ֖גֶב
and to them which were in south
Strong's:
H5045
Word #:
6 of 8
the south (from its drought); specifically, the negeb or southern district of judah, occasionally, egypt (as south to palestine)
Cross References
Joshua 15:48And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,Joshua 19:8And all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalath-beer, Ramath of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.Genesis 28:19And he called the name of that place Beth-el: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first.Joshua 21:14And Jattir with her suburbs, and Eshtemoa with her suburbs,
Historical Context
Beth-el here is likely a southern location distinct from the famous northern sanctuary. South Ramoth and Jattir were towns in the hill country of Judah. These communities had apparently supported David during Saul's persecution.
Questions for Reflection
- Who supported you when doing so was risky or unpopular?
- How do you maintain relationships with those who helped before you had anything to offer?
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Analysis & Commentary
The list of recipient cities begins with Beth-el, south Ramoth, and Jattir. These southern Judean locations had provided refuge during David's fugitive years. The specific naming of these towns preserves historical memory of David's network of support. Each name represents a community that risked Saul's anger by protecting David. His gifts now reward their loyalty and strengthen future alliance.