²⁶ When David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you^(A) from the plunder of the Lord’s enemies.”^{(B) 27} He sent gifts^[a] to those in Bethel,^(C) in Ramoth of the Negev,^(D) and in Jattir;^{(E) 28} to those in Aroer,^(F) in Siphmoth,^(G) and in Eshtemoa;^(H)