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,
28. Aroer, Siphmoth, Eshtemoa,
29. Racal, the towns of the Jerahmeelites, the towns of the Kenites,
30. Hormah, Bor-ashan, Athach,
31. Hebron, and all the other places David and his men had visited.