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David continues the story of the journey of the Israelites through the desert. In this part of the story, the Israelites are victorious in war over their enemies.
those who announced them...army
Many people heard and obeyed the Lord's commands. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
Kings of armies flee, they flee
The enemies of God's people were defeated. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
plunder
things that are taken from the defeated army and brought to the victorious army's home.
doves covered with silver...gold
This means that some of the plunder is very valuable because it is covered with precious metals. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)
When some of you people stayed among the sheepfolds, why did you do this?
AT: "Those who stayed among the sheepfolds should not have stayed; they should have gone to the battle." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)