David’s men were likely raiding enemies outside of Israel so as to gather income (see 1 Samuel 27:8–11; 1 Samuel 30:26; 2 Samuel 4:2) for David’s kingdom.1
David’s men were likely raiding enemies outside of Israel so as to gather income (see 1 Samuel 27:8–11; 1 Samuel 30:26; 2 Samuel 4:2) for David’s kingdom.1
22 Just then the servants of David arrived with Joab from a raid, bringing much spoil with them. But Abner was not with David at Hebron, for he had sent him away, and he had gone in peace.