1 Samuel 30:31

And to them which were in Hebron, and to all the places where Dauid himselfe and his men were wont to haunt. 1 Samuel 30:31 (KJV)

And to

them which

were in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt. 1 Samuel 30:31 (KJV)

In 1 Samuel 30 David and his men returned to Ziklag only to find that the Amalekites had raided the town, carrying off their wives, children and possessions. Confronted with this disaster, David first sought the Lord’s guidance, as recorded in 1 Samuel 30:6, and then pursued the raiders. The pursuit was successful; David recovered the captives and the plunder that had been taken.

Hebron held special significance for David. It was the city where he was anointed king over Judah (2 Samuel 2:1‑4), and it remained a place where he and his men were accustomed to move and operate. The verse in 1 Samuel 30:31 links Hebron with the distribution of the recovered spoil, underscoring its importance in David’s network of supporters.

After the victory, David distributed a portion of the recovered spoil to those who had remained behind in the towns. The Scripture records this in 1 Samuel 30:15‑16, noting that the share was given to the elders of Judah and to his friends. Another passage, 1 Samuel 30:26 (KJV), records David’s words: “And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold, a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD.” While the text does not name Hebron specifically as a recipient, the broader reference in verse 31 indicates that the distribution reached Hebron and other places where David’s men were known to haunt.

This generous sharing of the spoils demonstrated David’s fairness and empathy. By acknowledging that the triumph was not his alone but the result of divine help and the support of his companions, he promoted unity and solidarity among the people. The act reinforced a shared identity, encouraging mutual support in both hardship and triumph, and it exemplifies David’s leadership qualities of thoughtfulness, inclusiveness, and a steadfast desire to maintain cohesion among his followers.