Translations
Modern
They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way.
Traditional
And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.
Literal
…and they took captive the women and all those who were in it, from small and to great. They did not kill anyone, and they carried them off and went on their way.
Latin
Et captivas duxerant mulieres ex ea, a minimo usque ad magnum: et non interfecerant quemquam, sed secum duxerant, et pergebant itinere suo.
Original
Hebrew
English
They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way.
Notes
There were no soldiers left in Ziklag to protect the women and children. The Amalekites were known for attacking the weak and vulnerable (see Deuteronomy 25:17–18).
not killed anyone: The Amalekites were not being kind. They found women and children more valuable alive than dead.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Glossary
Abigail Amalek, Amalekites Caravan David Hormah Samuel, Books of First and Second Shunem
Topics
Abigail: Nabal's Wife: Taken Captive and Rescued by David Amalekites: Defeated by David Captive: Prisoner of War Sieges: Ziklag The Amalekites: Pillaged and Burned Ziklag The Philistines: Ziklag a Town of, Taken and Plundered by the Amalekites Woman: Considered a Valuable Booty in War