Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

Bible References

He led

Judges 5:12
Up, up. Deborah! Up, up, and sing a song! Up, Barak, and take thy prey, thou son of Abinoam!
Colossians 2:15
and hath spoiled rule and power, and hath made a show of them openly, and hath triumphed over them in his own person.

And

1 Samuel 30:26
When David came to Ziklag, he sent of his prey unto the elders of Judah and to his friends, saying, "See there a blessing for you, of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD."
Esther 2:18
And the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants - which feast was because of Esther - and let the lands be in quietness, and gave royal gifts.

General references

Numbers 3:9
And thou shalt give the Levites unto Aaron and his sons, for they are given unto him of the children of Israel.
John 6:62
What and if ye shall see the son of man ascend up where he was before?
1 Corinthians 12:7
The gifts of the spirit are given to every man to profit the congregation.