1 Samuel 30:29
And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites,
Original Language Analysis
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
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
בְּרָכָ֗ל
And to them which were in Rachal
H7403
בְּרָכָ֗ל
And to them which were in Rachal
Strong's:
H7403
Word #:
2 of 8
rakal, a place in palestine
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁר֙
H834
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁר֙
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
3 of 8
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בְּעָרֵ֥י
and to them which were in the cities
H5892
בְּעָרֵ֥י
and to them which were in the cities
Strong's:
H5892
Word #:
4 of 8
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
הַיְּרַחְמְאֵלִ֔י
of the Jerahmeelites
H3397
הַיְּרַחְמְאֵלִ֔י
of the Jerahmeelites
Strong's:
H3397
Word #:
5 of 8
a jerachmeelite or descendant of jerachmeel
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁ֖ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
6 of 8
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
1 Samuel 27:10And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.Judges 1:16And the children of the Kenite, Moses' father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which lieth in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelt among the people.
Historical Context
The Kenites' connection to Moses' family (Judges 1:16) gave them special status in Israel. David's earlier lie to Achish (27:10) claimed to be raiding these groups; his gifts now prove his true loyalty was always with Judah's allies.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you maintain relationships with varied groups who share common interests?
- What does David's treatment of allied peoples teach about inclusive leadership?
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Analysis & Commentary
Rachal, the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and the cities of the Kenites receive gifts, extending David's reach to tribal groups allied with Judah. The Jerahmeelites, descendants of Jerahmeel son of Hezron (1 Chronicles 2:9), were a Judean clan. The Kenites, descendants of Jethro's family, had allied with Israel since Moses' time. David's gifts strengthen ties with these associated peoples who would later support his kingship.