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There was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor anything that they had taken to them: David brought back all.

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A Complete Restoration

Commentators emphasize the totality of the recovery. The text meticulously lists that nothing was missing, 'neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil.' This isn't just a partial victory; it's a complete and miraculous restoration, highlighting God's faithfulness to David and his people in their moment of distress.

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Samuel 30:18–20

19th Century

Preacher

What was over and above what had been taken from Ziklag was very properly appropriated by David. I thought, as I read that David recovered all<…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 30:19

17th Century

Pastor

And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters Not any of the least or younge…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 30:16–20

17th Century

Minister

Sinners are nearest to ruin when they cry, Peace and safety, and put the evil day far from them. Nor does anything give our spiritual enem…