1 Samuel 30:28
And to them which were in Aroer, and to them which were in Siphmoth, and to them which were in Eshtemoa,
Original Language Analysis
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֧ר
H834
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֧ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
1 of 6
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בַּֽעֲרֹעֵ֛ר
And to them which were in Aroer
H6177
בַּֽעֲרֹעֵ֛ר
And to them which were in Aroer
Strong's:
H6177
Word #:
2 of 6
aror, the name of three places in or near palestine
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
3 of 6
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בְּשִֽׂפְמ֖וֹת
and to them which were in Siphmoth
H8224
בְּשִֽׂפְמ֖וֹת
and to them which were in Siphmoth
Strong's:
H8224
Word #:
4 of 6
siphmoth, a place in palestine
Historical Context
These southern towns lay in the region where David operated during his fugitive period. Eshtemoa later became a Levitical city, indicating its religious significance even before David's reign.
Questions for Reflection
- What network of support has God built around you over time?
- How does generosity consolidate relationships for future challenges?
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Analysis & Commentary
The list continues with Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa, further demonstrating David's extensive network throughout Judah. These communities in the Negev region had apparently provided supplies, information, or refuge during David's wilderness years. David's generosity now extends beyond simple gratitude to political consolidation of future support.