The children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they plundered their camp.
". . . the text is not focused on chronological reporting but intends rather a dual topical introduction of David, who as a young man already manifested the gifts that would gain him renown as the sweet psalm-singer of Israel as well as the mighty warrior of the Lord." [Note: Longman and Dillard, p. 23.] 