Translations
Modern
…to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa;
Traditional
And to them which were in Aroer, and to them which were in Siphmoth, and to them which were in Eshtemoa,
Literal
…and to those in Aroer, and to those in Siphmoth, and to those in Eshtemoa,
Latin
…et qui in Aroër, et qui in Sephamoth, et qui in Esthamo,
Original
Hebrew
English
…to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa;
Notes
The places mentioned here were all in southern Judah. David eventually emerged from this territory as king (see 2 Samuel 2:1–4).
David generously divided the spoils among those who participated in the battle and those who were too exhausted to take part.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Places
Aroer: A city in Judah, receiving spoils from David Eshtemoa: Levitical city in Judah; received spoils from David's victory Siphmoth: Town in southern Judah that received spoils from David
Glossary
Adadah Aroer David Eshtemoa, Eshtemoh (Place) Hormah Samuel, Books of First and Second Shunem Siphmoth
Topics
Aroer: A City in Judah Eshtemoa: Also Called Eshtemoh: David Shared Plunder With Siphmoth: A City of the Tribe of Judah