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