²⁵ David made this a statute and ordinance for Israel from that day to this.

²⁶ When David reached Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to the elders of Judah, who were his friends, saying, “Here is a gift^(A) for you from the plunder of the Lord’s enemies.”

²⁷ David sent it to those who were in Bethel,^(B) Ramoth^(C) Negev and Jattir;^(D)