1 Samuel 30:25-27

New Living Translation

²⁵ From then on David made this a decree and regulation for Israel, and it is still followed today.

²⁶ When he arrived at Ziklag, David sent part of the plunder to the elders of Judah, who were his friends. “Here is a present for you, taken from the Lord’s enemies,” he said.

²⁷ The gifts were sent to the people of the following towns David had visited: Bethel, Ramoth-negev, Jattir,