1 Samuel 30:31
And to them which were in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt.
Original Language Analysis
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֖ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
1 of 10
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בְּחֶבְר֑וֹן
And to them which were in Hebron
H2275
בְּחֶבְר֑וֹן
And to them which were in Hebron
Strong's:
H2275
Word #:
2 of 10
chebron, the name of two israelites
וּֽלְכָל
H3605
וּֽלְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 10
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַמְּקֹמ֛וֹת
and to all the places
H4725
הַמְּקֹמ֛וֹת
and to all the places
Strong's:
H4725
Word #:
4 of 10
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
אֲשֶֽׁר
H834
אֲשֶֽׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 10
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הִתְהַלֶּךְ
were wont to haunt
H1980
הִתְהַלֶּךְ
were wont to haunt
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
6 of 10
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
שָׁ֥ם
H8033
Historical Context
Hebron, one of the oldest cities in Canaan, would become David's capital for the first seven and a half years of his reign (2 Samuel 2:11). The patriarch Abraham had associations with Hebron, giving it deep historical significance for Judah.
Questions for Reflection
- How do current generosity and relationship-building connect to future callings?
- What final preparations might God be accomplishing in your current circumstances?
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Analysis & Commentary
The list culminates with Hebron, soon to become David's first capital, and 'all the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt.' The Hebrew 'hithhalekh-sham' (walked about there) indicates regular movement through these regions. Hebron's prominent mention anticipates its role in David's imminent ascension. This distribution of spoil represents the final preparation before David's wilderness period ends and his kingship begins.