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1Sa 30:24 — For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part [is] that goeth down to the battle, so [shall] his part [be] that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike.

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

but as his part		This equitable edict was somewhat different from that which had so long obtained in Israel, and by which the spoil of the Midianites was divided: that related to the whole people: this only to the soldiers, some of whom went to battle, while others guarded the baggage. Num 31:27; Jos 22:8; Psa 68:12
tarrieth		1Sa 25:13

Correlating Passages

but as his part

	Num 31:27	And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:
	Jos 22:8	And he spake unto them, saying, Return with much riches unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.
	Psa 68:12	Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil.

tarrieth

1Sa 25:13

And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.

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Scott, Thomas. "1 Samuel 30:24," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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