²⁶ David reached Ziklag. He sent some of the goods to the elders of Judah. They were his friends. He said, “Here’s a gift for you. It’s part of the things we took from the Lord’s enemies.”

²⁷ David sent some goods to the elders in Bethel, Ramoth Negev and Jattir. ²⁸ He sent some to the elders in Aroer, Siphmoth, Eshtemoa