Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 30:25
And it was [so] from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day.
Verse 25. He made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel] Nothing could be more just and proper than this law: he who stays at home to defend house and property, has an equal right to the booty taken by those who go out to the war. There was a practice of this kind among the Israelites long before this time; see Nu 31:27; Jos 22:8; and the note on this latter verse. See Clarke on Jos 22:8.
Unto this day.] This is another indication that this book was composed long after the facts it commemorates. See the hypothesis in the preface.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
And it was [so] from that day forward,…. Or “upwards” x, of old, formerly; and so may refer either to what was done at the war with Midian, Nu 31:27; or in the times of Abraham, Ge 14:23; and so Jarchi observes, it is not said, “henceforward”, but “upwards”, it being a statute and custom in the days of Abraham; the same he notes on Ge 14:24; where he, David, learnt this from thence; though Josephus y is express for it, that this law obtained from the time of David; and such was his authority, though as yet not king, but a wise and just commander:
that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day; it appeared so reasonable and equitable, that it was always regarded and attended to.
x “et supra”, Pagninus, Montanus; “et jam olim”, Tigurine version. y Antiqu. l. 6. c, 14. sect. 6.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(25) A statute and an ordinance for Israel.The decree that they, who for good reasons tarry with the stuff, shall share alike with those who go down to the battle, which became a received ordinance in Israel, is not without its meaning. In the Heavenly Church of God
His state
Is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed,
And post oer land and ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait.
MILTON: Sonnet 19
Moses praying on the hill contributed to the victory over Amalek even more than Joshua fighting in the plain (Exo. 17:11). All Christians are not of equal strength, and some follow Christ to the conflict, others tarry with the stuff. Some fight the Lords battles in the din of active life; others, aged men and women, the Simeons and Annas of the Church . . . weak in body but strong in faith, fight with the peaceful arms of prayers and tears; Christ is omnipotent and merciful He rewards those who tarry in patience with the stuff, as well as those who go forth in the march to fight valiantly in the battle.Bishop Hall, in Wordsworth.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
25. He made it a statute But it had been known in Israel before. See Num 31:27; Jos 22:8.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
1Sa 30:25 And it was [so] from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day.
Ver. 25. That he made it a statute, ] i.e., He revived and ratified it as most reasonable. The truth is, that all God’s laws are grounded upon so much good reason, that though he had never made them, yet it had been our wisest way to have lived according to them; since his will is not only recta but regula, the very rule of right.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
And it was so. The 20th Seder begins here, and ends with 2Sa 2:6. See note on p. 366.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
forward: Heb. and forward, 1Sa 16:13
Reciprocal: Exo 12:14 – by an ordinance Exo 27:21 – a statute for ever Num 15:15 – an ordinance Num 27:11 – a statute Num 31:27 – two parts Jos 4:9 – and they are there Est 9:27 – and upon their seed
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
30:25 {m} And it was [so] from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day.
(m) Some refer these words to David, that he alleged an old custom and law, as if it were written, it is both now, and ever has been.