There are two reasons that the spoil had to be shared. It belonged to the Lord and he wanted to provide for all his people.1 Also, it is only fair that those who watched over the baggage should also be rewarded for their service. In his conduct, David followed the practice of Moses (Numbers 31:25–31) and Joshua (Joshua 22:8).2
23 Mais David dit: N'agissez pas ainsi, mes frères, au sujet de ce que l'Eternel nous a donné; car il nous a gardés, et il a livré entre nos mains la troupe qui était venue contre nous.