1 Samuel 30:18

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1 Samuel 30:18 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

So David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken, including his two wives.

King James Version KJV

And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.

American Standard Version ASV

And David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken; and David rescued his two wives.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And David got back everything the Amalekites had taken; and he got back his two wives.

Free Bible Version FBV

David got back everything the Amalekites had taken, including his two wives.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And Dauid recouered all that the Amalekites had taken: also Dauid rescued his two wiues.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And David delivereth all that the Amalekites have taken; also his two wives hath David delivered.

World English Bible WEB

David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and David rescued his two wives.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

So David recovered all that the Amalecites had taken, and he rescued his two wives.

Translation for Translators T4T

David rescued his two wives, and he and his men got back everything else that the men of the Amalek people-group had taken.

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1 Samuel 30:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יַּצֵּ֣ל דָּוִ֔ד אֵ֛ת כָּל אֲשֶׁ֥ר לָקְח֖וּ עֲמָלֵ֑ק וְ/אֶת שְׁתֵּ֥י נָשָׁ֖י/ו הִצִּ֥יל דָּוִֽד

וַ/יַּצֵּ֣ל nâtsal H5337 to rescue Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms

דָּוִ֔ד Dâvid H1732 David N-proper

אֵ֛ת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

לָקְח֖וּ lâqach H3947 to take V-Qal-Perf-3cp

עֲמָלֵ֑ק ʻĂmâlêq H6002 Amalek N-proper

וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. Conj | DirObjM

שְׁתֵּ֥י shᵉnayim H8147 two Adj

נָשָׁ֖י/ו ʼishshâh H802 woman N-fp | Suff

הִצִּ֥יל nâtsal H5337 to rescue V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms

דָּוִֽד Dâvid H1732 David N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 30:18

וַ/יַּצֵּ֣ל nâtsal H5337 "to rescue" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms

To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.

Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)

Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.

דָּוִ֔ד Dâvid H1732 "David" N-proper

David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.

Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel

Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.

אֵ֛ת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

לָקְח֖וּ lâqach H3947 "to take" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.

Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)

Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.

עֲמָלֵ֑ק ʻĂmâlêq H6002 "Amalek" N-proper

Amalek was a descendant of Esau and the ancestor of a tribe in southern Canaan. The Amalekites were enemies of the Israelites, as seen in the story of Exodus and 1 Samuel.

Definition: A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.12; son of: Eliphaz (H0464) and Timna (H8555); brother of: Teman (H8487), Omar (H0201), Zepho (H6825), Gatam (H1609), Kenaz (H7073) and Korah (H7141H) § Amalek = "dweller in a valley" 1) son of Eliphaz by his concubine Timnah, grandson of Esau, and progenitor of a tribe of people in southern Canaan 2) descendants of Amalek

Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Amalek. See also: Genesis 36:12; Judges 10:12; Psalms 83:8.

וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." Conj | DirObjM

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

שְׁתֵּ֥י shᵉnayim H8147 "two" Adj

The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.

Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)

Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.

נָשָׁ֖י/ו ʼishshâh H802 "woman" N-fp | Suff

The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.

Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)

Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.

הִצִּ֥יל nâtsal H5337 "to rescue" V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms

To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.

דָּוִֽד Dâvid H1732 "David" N-proper

David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.

Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.

Study Notes — 1 Samuel 30:18

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Context — David Destroys the Amalekites

16So he led David down, and there were the Amalekites spread out over all the land, eating, drinking, and celebrating the great amount of plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines and the land of Judah. 17And David struck them down from twilight until the evening of the next day. Not a man escaped, except four hundred young men who fled, riding off on camels.

18So David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken, including his two wives.

19Nothing was missing, young or old, son or daughter, or any of the plunder the Amalekites had taken. David brought everything back. 20And he took all the flocks and herds, which his men drove ahead of the other livestock, calling out, “This is David’s plunder!”

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Genesis 14:16	He retrieved all the goods, as well as his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the rest of the people.

1 Samuel 30:18 Summary

This verse shows how David got back everything the Amalekites had taken from him, including his two wives. It's a great example of how God can restore what's been lost, just like He promises in Joel 2:25. David's story teaches us to trust in God's faithfulness and provision, even when things seem impossible (Psalm 37:5). By trusting in God, we can have courage and resilience in the face of adversity, just like David did.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the significance of David recovering everything the Amalekites had taken?

The recovery of all the plunder and his two wives was a demonstration of God's faithfulness and provision in David's life, as seen in 1 Samuel 30:18, and a testament to his trust in God as expressed in Psalm 23:4.

Why did God allow the Amalekites to attack David's camp in the first place?

God's ways are not always immediately clear, but it is evident that He uses trials to refine and strengthen our faith, as seen in James 1:2-4 and 1 Peter 1:7, and to teach us to rely on Him.

How did David's actions in this verse reflect his character?

David's bravery and determination to recover what was taken reflect his courageous and resilient character, demonstrated throughout his life, such as in 1 Samuel 17:45-51 when he faced Goliath.

What can we learn from David's experience in this verse?

We can learn to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in the face of adversity, as David did, and to have faith that He will restore what has been lost, as seen in Joel 2:25.

Reflection Questions

How do I respond when I feel like I've lost something precious, and what can I learn from David's example in this verse?
In what ways can I trust God to restore what has been taken from me, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually?
How can I demonstrate courage and resilience in the face of adversity, like David did in this verse?
What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's faithfulness and provision, and how can I apply the lessons from this verse to those situations?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 30:18

And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away,.... The wives and children of the Israelites, and their goods, excepting the provisions they had eaten: and David rescued his two wives;

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 30:18

And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 30:18

1 Samuel 30:18 And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.Ver. 18. All that the Amalekites.] Non nisi cum faenore. rescued his two wives.] Who might be vexed, but not violated, and now were double endeared to him.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 30:18

18. recovered … rescued] Different renderings of the same Heb. word, used also in 1 Samuel 30:8. Rescue is the best equivalent. “Recovered” in 1 Samuel 30:19 is a different word; literally meaning “brought back.”

Sermons on 1 Samuel 30:18

	Sermon	Description
	(Pdf Book) Behold I Will Do a New Thing by Bakht Singh	Bakht Singh emphasizes that God desires to do a new thing in every person's life, whether they are saved or unsaved. He encourages believers to seek this transformation through ear
	(Genesis) 27 - the Faith of the Father of the Faithful: Uncompromising by S. Lewis Johnson	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abram in Genesis chapter 14. He describes Abram as a man who is both deeply connected to God and capable of handling worldly af