18 And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 30:18

New International Version

18 David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken, including his two wives.

English Standard Version

18 David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and David rescued his two wives.

The Message

18 David rescued everything the Amalekites had taken. And he rescued his two wives!

New King James Version

18 So David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away, and David rescued his two wives.

New Living Translation

18 David got back everything the Amalekites had taken, and he rescued his two wives.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 30:18

Commentary on 1 Samuel 30:16-20

(Read 1 Samuel 30:16-20)

Sinners are nearest to ruin, when they cry, Peace and safety, and put the evil day far from them. Nor does any thing give our spiritual enemies more advantage than sensuality and indulgence. Eating and drinking, and dancing, have been the soft and pleasant way in which many have gone down to the congregation of the dead. The spoil was recovered, and brought off; nothing was lost, but a great deal gained.