1 Samuel 30:29
New International Version
and Rakal; to those in the towns of the Jerahmeelites and the Kenites;

New Living Translation
Racal, the towns of the Jerahmeelites, the towns of the Kenites,

English Standard Version
in Racal, in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, in the cities of the Kenites,

Berean Standard Bible
to those in Racal and in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;

King James Bible
And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites,

New King James Version
those who were in Rachal, those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, those who were in the cities of the Kenites,

New American Standard Bible
to those who were in Racal, to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, to those who were in the cities of the Kenites,

NASB 1995
and to those who were in Racal, and to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those who were in the cities of the Kenites,

NASB 1977
and to those who were in Racal, and to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those who were in the cities of the Kenites,

Legacy Standard Bible
and to those who were in Racal, and to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those who were in the cities of the Kenites,

Amplified Bible
Racal, the cities of the Jerahmeelites, the cities of the Kenites,

Christian Standard Bible
to those in Racal, in the towns of the Jerahmeelites, and in the towns of the Kenites;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
to those in Racal, in the towns of the Jerahmeelites, and in the towns of the Kenites;

American Standard Version
and to them that were in Racal, and to them that were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them that were in the cities of the Kenites,

English Revised Version
and to them which were in Racal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Racal, the cities belonging to the Jerahmeelites, the cities belonging to the Kenites,

Good News Translation
and Racal; to the clan of Jerahmeel, to the Kenites,

International Standard Version
Rachal, in the Jerahmeelite towns, in the Kenite towns,

Majority Standard Bible
to those in Racal and in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;

NET Bible
and Racal; for those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites;

New Heart English Bible
and to those who were in Racal, and to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those who were in the cities of the Kenizzites,

Webster's Bible Translation
And to them who were in Rachal, and to them who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them who were in the cities of the Kenites,

World English Bible
to those who were in Racal, to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, to those who were in the cities of the Kenites,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and to those in Rachal, and to those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those in the cities of the Kenites,

Young's Literal Translation
and to those in Rachal, and to those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those in the cities of the Kenites,

Smith's Literal Translation
And to those in Rachel, and to those in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to those in the cities of the Kenites,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And that were in Rachal, and that were in the cities of Jerameel, and that were in the cities of Ceni,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and who were in Racal, and who were in the cities of Jerahmeel, and who were in the cities of Keni,

New American Bible
Racal, Jerahmeelite cities and Kenite cities,

New Revised Standard Version
in Racal, in the towns of the Jerahmeelites, in the towns of the Kenites,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And to those who were in Rachal and to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and to those who were in the cities of the Kenites

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And to those in Rakil and to those in the towns of Yarkhmel and to those in the towns of the Qenites
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and to them that were in Racal, and to them that were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them that were in the cities of the Kenites;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and to those in Carmel, and to those in the cities of Jeremeel, and to those in the cities of the Kenezite;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Spoils are Divided
28to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; 29to those in Racal and in the cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites; 30to those in Hormah, Bor-ashan, and Athach;…

Cross References
Joshua 15:21-32
These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...

Joshua 19:1-9
The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...

1 Chronicles 4:28-33
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...

1 Samuel 27:10
who would ask him, “What have you raided today?” And David would reply, “The Negev of Judah,” or “The Negev of Jerahmeel,” or “The Negev of the Kenites.”

1 Samuel 25:2-3
Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel. He was a very wealthy man with a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in Carmel. / His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings.

2 Samuel 2:1-4
Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ...

2 Samuel 23:24-31
Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...

1 Chronicles 12:1-7
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...

1 Chronicles 12:20-22
When David went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh. / They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army. / For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.

1 Chronicles 12:40
And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.

Nehemiah 11:25-30
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...

Matthew 10:11-14
Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. / As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you. ...

Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...

Luke 9:4-5
Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area. / If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”

Luke 10:5-7
Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ / If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. / Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.


Treasury of Scripture

And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites,

1 Samuel 23:19
Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon?

1 Samuel 2:9
He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

1 Samuel 2:25-27
If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them…

1 Samuel 27:10
And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.

Judges 1:16
And the children of the Kenite, Moses' father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which lieth in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelt among the people.

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1 Samuel 30
1. The Amalekites raid Ziklag
4. David asking counsel, is encouraged by God to pursue them
11. By the means of a received Egyptian he is brought to the enemies,
18. and recovers all the spoil
22. David's law to divide the spoil equally
26. He sends presents to his friends














to those in Racal
The mention of "Racal" is significant as it represents one of the locations where David sent spoils from his victory over the Amalekites. The exact location of Racal is not definitively known, but it is believed to be a town in the southern part of Judah. This act of sending spoils demonstrates David's strategic and diplomatic acumen, as he sought to strengthen alliances and express gratitude to those who had supported him during his time of need. The Hebrew root for Racal may suggest a place of commerce or trade, indicating its possible role as a hub of activity and interaction.

in the towns of the Jerahmeelites
The Jerahmeelites were a clan within the tribe of Judah, descended from Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron. This reference highlights the interconnectedness of the tribes of Israel and the importance of kinship and loyalty. By sending gifts to the Jerahmeelites, David was reinforcing familial bonds and ensuring their support. Historically, the Jerahmeelites were known to inhabit the Negev region, which was a challenging area requiring strong alliances for survival and prosperity.

and in the towns of the Kenites
The Kenites were a nomadic tribe with a longstanding relationship with Israel, dating back to the time of Moses. They were descendants of Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, and had settled among the Israelites. The Kenites were known for their skills in metalworking and their role as allies and advisors. By including the Kenites in his distribution of spoils, David was acknowledging their historical support and ensuring their continued allegiance. This act reflects the broader biblical theme of honoring those who have been faithful and supportive, regardless of their ethnic or tribal origins.

(29) Rachal.--The name Rachal never occurs again, and is quite unknown. Here the LXX., instead of Rachal, have five different names--Ged, Kimath, Saphek, Themath, Karmel. No satisfactory explanation has been suggested for this strange addition; three of them are unknown, and the other two--Gad (Gath) and Carmel--places we should certainly not expect to meet in this catalogue.

The cities of the Jerahmeelites and Kenites.--These places were situated in the south of Judah; they cannot be traced.

Verse 29. - Rachal. Rather Racal, unknown, The supposition that it may be Camel is untenable. The Jerahmeelites; see on 1 Samuel 27:10, as also for the Kenites.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
to those
וְלַאֲשֶׁ֣ר (wə·la·’ă·šer)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

in Racal
בְּרָכָ֗ל (bə·rā·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7403: Racal -- a city in southern Judah

and
וְלַֽאֲשֶׁר֙ (wə·la·’ă·šer)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

in the cities
בְּעָרֵ֣י (bə·‘ā·rê)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

of the Jerahmeelites
הַיְּרַחְמְאֵלִ֔י (hay·yə·raḥ·mə·’ê·lî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3397: Jerahmeelites -- descendant of Jerahmeel

and
בְּעָרֵ֥י (bə·‘ā·rê)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

Kenites;
הַקֵּינִֽי׃ (haq·qê·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7017: Kenite -- members of the tribe of Kenites


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