The presents sent to the elders of Judah

26. he sent of the spoil, &c. In gratitude for the assistance he had received from them during his wanderings, and to secure their good will when Saul's death should open the way for him to the throne. On the elderssee at 1 Samuel 8:4.

a present Lit. a blessing, as in 1 Samuel 25:27.

the spoil of the enemies of the Lord Since Israel was Jehovah's people, the enemies of Israel were the enemies of His kingdom and His cause, and every war against them was a holy war. Cp. 1 Samuel 18:17; 1 Samuel 25:28.

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