1 Samuel 30:19
New International Version
Nothing was missing: young or old, boy or girl, plunder or anything else they had taken. David brought everything back.

New Living Translation
Nothing was missing: small or great, son or daughter, nor anything else that had been taken. David brought everything back.

English Standard Version
Nothing was missing, whether small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything that had been taken. David brought back all.

Berean Standard Bible
Nothing was missing, young or old, son or daughter, or any of the plunder the Amalekites had taken. David brought everything back.

King James Bible
And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all.

New King James Version
And nothing of theirs was lacking, either small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything which they had taken from them; David recovered all.

New American Standard Bible
And nothing of theirs was missing, whether small or great, sons or daughters, plunder, or anything that they had taken for themselves; David brought it all back.

NASB 1995
But nothing of theirs was missing, whether small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything that they had taken for themselves; David brought it all back.

NASB 1977
But nothing of theirs was missing, whether small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything that they had taken for themselves; David brought it all back.

Legacy Standard Bible
Indeed nothing of theirs was missing, whether small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything that they had taken for themselves; David brought it all back.

Amplified Bible
Nothing of theirs was missing whether small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything that had been taken; David recovered it all.

Christian Standard Bible
Nothing of theirs was missing from the youngest to the oldest, including the sons and daughters, and all the plunder the Amalekites had taken. David got everything back.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Nothing of theirs was missing from the youngest to the oldest, including the sons and daughters, of all the plunder the Amalekites had taken. David got everything back.

American Standard Version
And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor anything that they had taken to them: David brought back all.

Contemporary English Version
No one was missing--young or old, sons or daughters. David brought back everything that had been stolen,

English Revised Version
And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David brought back all.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Nothing was missing-young or old, sons or daughters, the loot or anything else they had taken with them. David brought back everything.

Good News Translation
nothing at all was missing. David got back all his men's sons and daughters, and all the loot the Amalekites had taken.

International Standard Version
Nothing of theirs was missing, whether small or large, sons or daughters, spoil, or anything that they had taken for themselves—David brought back everything.

Majority Standard Bible
Nothing was missing, young or old, son or daughter, or any of the plunder the Amalekites had taken. David brought everything back.

NET Bible
There was nothing missing, whether small or great. He retrieved sons and daughters, the plunder, and everything else they had taken. David brought everything back.

New Heart English Bible
There was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor anything that they had taken to them. David brought back all.

Webster's Bible Translation
And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all.

World English Bible
There was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither plunder, nor anything that they had taken. David brought them all back.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And nothing of theirs has lacked, from small to great, and to sons and daughters, and from the spoil, even to all that they had taken to themselves, David has brought back the whole,

Young's Literal Translation
And there hath not lacked to them anything, from small unto great, and unto sons and daughters, and from the spoil, even unto all that they had taken to themselves, the whole hath David brought back,

Smith's Literal Translation
And nothing was wanting to them from small even to great, and even to sons and daughters, and spoil, and even to all which they took to them: David turned back all.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there was nothing missing small or great, neither of their sons or their daughters, nor of the spoils, and whatsoever they had taken: David recovered all.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And nothing was missing, from small even to great, among the sons and daughters, and among the spoils, and among everything whatsoever that they had seized. David returned it all.

New American Bible
Nothing was missing, small or great, plunder or sons or daughters, of all that the Amalekites had taken. David brought back everything.

New Revised Standard Version
Nothing was missing, whether small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything that had been taken; David brought back everything.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they lost nothing, for David recovered all.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And nothing was lost to them, but David returned everything
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them; David brought back all.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And nothing was wanting to them of great or small, either of the spoils, or the sons and daughters, or anything that they had taken of theirs; and David recovered all.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David Destroys the Amalekites
18So David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken, including his two wives. 19Nothing was missing, young or old, son or daughter, or any of the plunder the Amalekites had taken. David brought everything back. 20And he recovered all the flocks and herds, which his men drove ahead of the other livestock, calling out, “This is David’s plunder!”…

Cross References
Genesis 14:16
He retrieved all the goods, as well as his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the rest of the people.

Exodus 12:36
And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.

Judges 5:30
‘Are they not finding and dividing the spoil—a girl or two for each warrior, a plunder of dyed garments for Sisera, the spoil of embroidered garments for the neck of the looter?’

2 Kings 8:6
When the king asked the woman, she confirmed it. So the king appointed for her an officer, saying, “Restore all that was hers, along with all the proceeds of the field from the day that she left the country until now.”

2 Kings 4:7
She went and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil, and pay your debt. Then you and your sons can live on the remainder.”

2 Chronicles 20:25
Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to carry off the plunder, and they found on the bodies an abundance of goods and valuables—more than they could carry away. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much.

Isaiah 42:22
But this is a people plundered and looted, all trapped in caves or imprisoned in dungeons. They have become plunder with no one to rescue them, and loot with no one to say, “Send them back!”

Jeremiah 30:16
Nevertheless, all who devour you will be devoured, and all your adversaries—every one of them—will go off into exile. Those who plundered you will be plundered, and all who raided you will be raided.

Ezekiel 39:10
They will not gather wood from the countryside or cut it from the forests, for they will use the weapons for fuel. They will loot those who looted them and plunder those who plundered them, declares the Lord GOD.

Joel 2:25
I will repay you for the years eaten by locusts—the swarming locust, the young locust, the destroying locust, and the devouring locust—My great army that I sent against you.

Matthew 12:29
Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.

Luke 11:22
But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder.

John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.

Romans 8:37
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!


Treasury of Scripture

And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all.

1 Samuel 30:8
And David inquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.

Genesis 14:14-16
And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan…

Numbers 31:49
And they said unto Moses, Thy servants have taken the sum of the men of war which are under our charge, and there lacketh not one man of us.

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1 Samuel 30
1. The Amalekites raid Ziklag
4. David asking counsel, is encouraged by God to pursue them
11. By the means of a received Egyptian he is brought to the enemies,
18. and recovers all the spoil
22. David's law to divide the spoil equally
26. He sends presents to his friends














Nothing was missing
This phrase highlights the completeness of the recovery. In the context of ancient warfare, it was common for victors to take spoils and captives, often resulting in significant loss for the defeated. The fact that nothing was missing underscores the miraculous nature of the recovery, suggesting divine intervention and protection. This can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to David when he inquired of the Lord whether he should pursue the raiding party (1 Samuel 30:8).

young or old, son or daughter
The mention of both young and old, sons and daughters, emphasizes the totality of the restoration. In ancient Israelite society, family was central, and the loss of family members would have been devastating. The recovery of every family member signifies God's faithfulness and care for His people. This can be seen as a reflection of God's covenant promises to protect and preserve His people.

or any of the plunder the Amalekites had taken
The Amalekites were long-standing enemies of Israel, often representing opposition to God's people. The recovery of the plunder signifies not only the restoration of material wealth but also a victory over the forces that sought to harm Israel. This can be seen as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, reclaiming what was lost through the fall.

David brought everything back
David's role as the leader who successfully recovers all that was lost can be seen as a type of Christ, who restores what was lost through sin. David's leadership and reliance on God's guidance throughout this chapter demonstrate the importance of seeking divine direction and trusting in God's promises. This phrase also highlights David's role as a shepherd-king, caring for and restoring his people, prefiguring Christ's role as the Good Shepherd.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The anointed king of Israel, who at this time was leading his men in battle and seeking to recover what was lost.

2. Amalekites
A nomadic tribe that had raided Ziklag, taking captives and plundering the city.

3. Ziklag
A city given to David by the Philistine king Achish, which was attacked and burned by the Amalekites.

4. David's Men
The group of warriors loyal to David, who were with him during the pursuit and recovery of their families and possessions.

5. The Recovery
The event where David and his men successfully retrieved all that was taken by the Amalekites, as described in 1 Samuel 30:19.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Restoration
Just as God enabled David to recover everything, He is faithful to restore what is lost in our lives when we trust in Him.

The Importance of Seeking God's Guidance
David's success was rooted in his practice of seeking God's will before acting. We should also prioritize prayer and divine guidance in our decisions.

The Role of Leadership in Crisis
David's leadership was crucial in rallying his men and pursuing the Amalekites. Effective leadership involves courage, decisiveness, and reliance on God.

The Assurance of God's Protection
The complete recovery of all that was taken underscores God's protective hand over His people, assuring us of His care in our trials.

Community and Unity in Recovery
The collective effort of David and his men highlights the importance of unity and support within a community when facing challenges.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Nothing
וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

was missing,
נֶעְדַּר־ (ne‘·dar-)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5737: To arrange as a battle, a vineyard, to muster, to miss

young
הַקָּטֹ֨ן (haq·qā·ṭōn)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant

or
וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

old,
הַגָּד֜וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

son
בָּנִ֤ים (bā·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1121: A son

or daughter,
וּבָנוֹת֙ (ū·ḇā·nō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 1323: A daughter

or any
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

of the plunder
וּמִשָּׁלָ֔ל (ū·miš·šā·lāl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7998: A prey, spoil, plunder, booty

the Amalekites had taken.
לָקְח֖וּ (lā·qə·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3947: To take

David
דָּוִֽד׃ (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

brought everything
הַכֹּ֖ל (hak·kōl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

back.
הֵשִׁ֥יב (hê·šîḇ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again


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