25. And this hath been done from that day forward, and since was made a statute, and an ordinance, and as a law in Israel.
26. Then David came to Siceleg, and sent presents of the prey to the ancients of Juda his neighbours, saying: Receive a blessing of the prey of the enemies of the Lord.
27. To them that were in Bethel, and that were in Ramoth to the south, and to them that were in Jether,
28. And to them that were in Aroer and that were in Sephamoth, and that were in Esthamo,
29. And that were in Rachal, and that were in the cities of Jerameel, and that were in the cities of Ceni,