23. David replied, "No, my friends. You must not hold back their share of what the Lord has given us. He has kept us safe. He has handed over to us the men who attacked Ziklag.
24. So no one will pay any attention to what you are saying. Each man who stayed with the supplies will receive the same share as each man who went down to the battle. Everyone's share will be the same."
25. David made that a law and a rule for Israel. It has been followed from that day until now.
26. David arrived in Ziklag. He sent some of the goods to the elders of Judah. They were his friends. He said, "Here's a present for you. It's part of the things we took from the Lord's enemies."
27. He sent some goods to the elders who were in Bethel, Ramoth Negev and Jattir.
28. He sent some to those who were in Aroer, Siphmoth, Eshtemoa
29. and Racal. He sent some to those who were in the towns of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites.
30. He sent some to those who were in Hormah, Bor Ashan, Athach