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Their dead were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the men of Israel and Judah gave a great shout of triumph and rushed after the Philistines, chasing them as far as Gath and the gates of Ekron. The bodies of the dead and wounded Philistines were strewn all along the road from Shaaraim, as far as Gath and Ekron. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the men of Israel and Judah rose with a shout and pursued the Philistines as far as Gath and the gates of Ekron, so that the wounded Philistines fell on the way from Shaaraim as far as Gath and Ekron. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the men of Israel and Judah charged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath and to the gates of Ekron. And the bodies of the Philistines were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a> And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Now the men of Israel and Judah arose and shouted, and pursued the Philistines as far as the entrance of the valley and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell along the road to Shaaraim, even as far as Gath and Ekron. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the men of Israel and Judah rose up and shouted, and they pursued the Philistines as far as the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the Philistine dead lay along the way to Shaaraim, even to Gath and Ekron. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> The men of Israel and Judah arose and shouted and pursued the Philistines as far as the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the slain Philistines lay along the way to Shaaraim, even to Gath and Ekron. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the men of Israel and Judah arose and shouted and pursued the Philistines as far as the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the slain Philistines lay along the way to Shaaraim, even to Gath and Ekron. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the men of Israel and Judah arose and shouted and pursued the Philistines as far as the valley and to the gates of Ekron. And the slain Philistines lay fallen along the way to Shaaraim, even to Gath and Ekron. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The men of Israel and Judah stood with a shout and pursued the Philistines as far as the entrance to the valley and the gates of Ekron. And the [fatally] wounded Philistines fell along the way to Shaaraim, even as far as Gath and Ekron. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The men of Israel and Judah rallied, shouting their battle cry, and chased the Philistines to the entrance of the valley and to the gates of Ekron. Philistine bodies were strewn all along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The men of Israel and Judah rallied, shouting their battle cry, and chased the Philistines to the entrance of the valley and to the gates of Ekron. Philistine bodies were strewn all along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou comest to Gai, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the soldiers of Israel and Judah let out a battle cry and went after them as far as Gath and Ekron. The bodies of the Philistines were scattered all along the road from Shaaraim to Gath and Ekron. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou comest to Gai, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the soldiers of Israel and Judah rose up, shouted a battle cry, and pursued the Philistines as far as Gath and to the gates of Ekron. Wounded Philistines lay on the road to Shaaraim and all the way to Gath and Ekron. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> The men of Israel and Judah shouted and ran after them, pursuing them all the way to Gath and to the gates of Ekron. The Philistines fell wounded all along the road that leads to Shaaraim, as far as Gath and Ekron. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> The men of Israel and Judah got up with a shout and pursued the Philistines as far as the entrance to the valley and to the gates of Ekron. Wounded Philistines fell along the way to Shaaraim as far as Gath and Ekron. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the men of Israel and Judah charged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath and to the gates of Ekron. And the bodies of the Philistines were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron. <a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the men of Israel and Judah charged forward, shouting a battle cry. They chased the Philistines to the valley and to the very gates of Ekron. The Philistine corpses lay fallen along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued them as far as Gath, and to the gates of Ekron. The wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even to Gath, and to Ekron. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even to Gath, and to Ekron. <a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a> The men of Israel and of Judah arose and shouted, and pursued the Philistines as far as Gai and to the gates of Ekron. The wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even to Gath and to Ekron. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the men of Israel rise—also Judah—and shout, and pursue the Philistines until you enter the valley, and to the gates of Ekron, and the wounded of the Philistines fall in the way of Shaaraim, even to Gath, and to Ekron, <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the men of Israel rise -- also Judah -- and shout, and pursue the Philistines till thou enter the valley, and unto the gates of Ekron, and the wounded of the Philistines fall in the way of Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron, <a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the men of Israel and Judah will rise and shout, and pursue the rovers till thy coming to the valley, and even to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the rovers will fall in the way of the gates, and even to Gath, and even to Ekron.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the men of Israel and Juda rising up shouted, and pursued after the Philistines till they came to the valley and to the gates of Accaron, and there fell many wounded of the Philistines in the way of Saraim, and as far as Geth, and as far as Accaron. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the men of Israel and Judah, rising up, shouted and pursued after the Philistines, even until they arrived at the valley and as far as the gates of Ekron. And many wounded among the Philistines fell on the way of Shaaraim, and as far as Gath, and as far as Ekron. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the men of Israel and Judah sprang up with a battle cry and pursued them to the approaches of Gath and to the gates of Ekron, and Philistines fell wounded along the road from Shaaraim as far as Gath and Ekron. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The troops of Israel and Judah rose up with a shout and pursued the Philistines as far as Gath and the gates of Ekron, so that the wounded Philistines fell on the way from Shaaraim as far as Gath and Ekron.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the men of Israel and of Judah arose and shouted, and pursued the Philistines as far as the entrance of the valley and as far as the valley of Ekron. And the slain of the Philistines fell by the way of Shaarain, even to Gath and to Ekron. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the men of Israel and of Yehuda rose up, and they took heart and they pursued the Philistines unto the entrance of the valley and unto the valley of Aqroon, and the slain of the Philistines fell in the way of Sharin and unto Gath and unto Akrun<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou comest to Gai, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the men of Israel and Juda arose, and shouted and pursued them as far as the entrance to Geth, and as far as the gate of Ascalon: and the slain men of the Philistines fell in the way of the gates, both to Geth, and to Accaron. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-52.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5160" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">David Slays Goliath</a> …51David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him; and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. 52<a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">Then the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: wî·hū·ḏāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">and Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qu·mū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">charged forward</a> <a href="/hebrew/7321.htm" title="7321: way·yā·ri·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To raise a shout, give a blast. A primitive root; to mar; figuratively, to split the ears, i.e. Shout.">with a shout</a> <a href="/hebrew/7291.htm" title="7291: way·yir·də·p̄ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">and pursued</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: hap·pə·liš·tîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bō·w·’ă·ḵā (V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">the entrance</a> <a href="/hebrew/1516.htm" title="1516: ḡay (N-proper-fs) -- A valley. Or gay; probably from the same root as gevah; a gorge.">of Gath</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">and to</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·‘ă·rê (N-mpc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">the gates</a> <a href="/hebrew/6138.htm" title="6138: ‘eq·rō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A Philistine city. From aqar; eradication; Ekron, a place in Palestine.">of Ekron.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2491.htm" title="2491: ḥal·lê (N-mpc) -- Pierced, polluted. From chalal; pierced; figuratively, polluted.">And the bodies</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">of the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: way·yip·pə·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">were strewn</a> <a href="/hebrew/8189.htm" title="8189: ša·‘ă·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- Two cities in Isr. Dual of sha'ar; double gates; Shaarajim, a place in Palestine.">along the Shaaraim</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bə·ḏe·reḵ (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">road</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1661.htm" title="1661: gaṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Wine press, a Philistine city. The same as gath; Gath, a Philistine city.">Gath</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6138.htm" title="6138: ‘eq·rō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A Philistine city. From aqar; eradication; Ekron, a place in Palestine.">and Ekron.</a> 53When the Israelites returned from their pursuit of the Philistines, they plundered their camps.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">Joshua 10:10-11</a> And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. / As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites. <a href="/judges/7-21.htm">Judges 7:21-23</a> Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. / And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath. / Then the men of Israel were called out from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh, and they pursued the Midianites. <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">2 Samuel 23:10</a> but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. <a href="/2_kings/7-7.htm">2 Kings 7:7-8</a> Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives. / When the lepers reached the edge of the camp, they went into a tent to eat and drink. Then they carried off the silver, gold, and clothing, and went and hid them. On returning, they entered another tent, carried off some items from there, and hid them. <a href="/exodus/14-25.htm">Exodus 14:25</a> He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!” <a href="/judges/4-15.htm">Judges 4:15-16</a> And in front of him the LORD routed with the sword Sisera, all his charioteers, and all his army. Sisera abandoned his chariot and fled on foot. / Then Barak pursued the chariots and army as far as Harosheth-hagoyim, and the whole army of Sisera fell by the sword; not a single man was left. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">2 Chronicles 20:22-24</a> The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. / When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped. <a href="/isaiah/37-36.htm">Isaiah 37:36-37</a> Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there. <a href="/1_samuel/14-20.htm">1 Samuel 14:20-23</a> Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor. / And the Hebrews who had previously gone up into the surrounding camps to join the Philistines now went over to the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan. / When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined the battle in close pursuit. ... <a href="/2_samuel/22-38.htm">2 Samuel 22:38-39</a> I pursued my enemies and destroyed them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. / I devoured and crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. <a href="/psalms/18-37.htm">Psalm 18:37-38</a> I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. / I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. <a href="/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5</a> Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. <a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Psalm 60:12</a> With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies. <a href="/psalms/118-10.htm">Psalm 118:10-12</a> All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. <a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a> No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until you come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even to Gath, and to Ekron.the men of Israel<a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">1 Samuel 14:21,22</a> Moreover the Hebrews that were with the Philistines before that time, which went up with them into the camp from the country round about, even they also turned to be with the Israelites that were with Saul and Jonathan… <a href="/judges/7-23.htm">Judges 7:23</a> And the men of Israel gathered themselves together out of Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued after the Midianites.<a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">2 Samuel 23:10</a> He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.valley<a href="/joshua/15-33.htm">Joshua 15:33-36,45,46</a> And in the valley, Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/7-14.htm">Ekron</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-22.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-46.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-2.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-22.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/joshua/15-36.htm">Shaaraim</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-23.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-2.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-19.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">Way</a> <a href="/judges/20-39.htm">Wounded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/1-2.htm">Ekron</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-53.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-16.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-53.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-25.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">Shaaraim</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-9.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-21.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">Wounded</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 17</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being ready to battle</a> 4. <a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Goliath challenges a combat</a> 12. <a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">David, sent by his father to visit his brothers, takes the challenge</a> 28. <a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">Eliab chides him</a> 30. <a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">He is brought to Saul</a> 32. <a href="/1_samuel/17-32.htm">shows the reason of his confidence</a> 38. <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">and slays the giant</a> 55. <a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">Saul takes notice of David</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the men of Israel and Judah charged forward with a shout This phrase highlights the unity and courage of the Israelites following David's victory over Goliath. The men of Israel and Judah, previously paralyzed by fear, are now emboldened. The shout signifies a war cry, a common practice in ancient warfare to intimidate the enemy and boost morale. This moment marks a turning point, demonstrating the power of faith and divine intervention in overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds.and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath and to the gates of Ekron. Gath and Ekron were two of the five major Philistine cities, indicating the extent of the Israelite pursuit. Gath, known as Goliath's hometown, symbolizes the defeat of the Philistine champion and the humiliation of their forces. Ekron, another significant Philistine city, represents the retreat and vulnerability of the Philistines. This pursuit underscores the complete reversal of the situation, from Israel's initial fear to their decisive victory, illustrating God's deliverance.And the bodies of the Philistines were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron. The mention of the Shaaraim road provides a geographical context, suggesting a well-known route between the battlefield and the Philistine cities. The strewn bodies indicate a devastating defeat for the Philistines, emphasizing the thoroughness of the Israelite victory. This imagery serves as a testament to the consequences of opposing God's chosen people and highlights the fulfillment of divine justice. The scene foreshadows the ultimate victory of God's kingdom over its enemies, a theme echoed throughout scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/men_of_israel_and_judah.htm">Men of Israel and Judah</a> The combined forces of the Israelites, representing the tribes of Israel and Judah, who were initially fearful but gained courage after David's victory over Goliath. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> The enemies of Israel, who were defeated in this battle after their champion, Goliath, was slain by David. 3. <a href="/topical/v/valley.htm">Valley</a> Refers to the Valley of Elah, where the battle between David and Goliath took place. 4. <a href="/topical/e/ekron.htm">Ekron</a> One of the five major cities of the Philistines, to which the Israelites pursued their enemies. 5. <a href="/topical/s/shaaraim_road_to_gath_and_ekron.htm">Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron</a> The route along which the Philistines fled and were defeated, indicating the thoroughness of Israel's victory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_from_faith.htm">Courage from Faith</a> The Israelites' newfound courage came from witnessing God's power through David. Our faith can inspire others to overcome fear and take action. <a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a> Just as God delivered Israel from the Philistines, He delivers us from our spiritual battles. Trust in His power and timing. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_victory.htm">Unity in Victory</a> The men of Israel and Judah rallied together. Unity among believers is crucial for overcoming challenges and achieving victory. <a href="/topical/p/pursuing_the_enemy.htm">Pursuing the Enemy</a> After the initial victory, the Israelites pursued their enemies. In our spiritual lives, we must not only resist sin but actively pursue righteousness. <a href="/topical/r/remembering_god's_past_victories.htm">Remembering God's Past Victories</a> Reflecting on past victories strengthens our faith for future battles. Keep a record of God's faithfulness in your life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17</a> <a href="/q/how_does_achish_accept_david_in_1_sam_29.htm">How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_jer._47_with_gradual_decline.htm">How do we reconcile Jeremiah 47's severe judgments on the Philistines with sources suggesting a gradual decline instead of sudden annihilation?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_david's_'mighty_men'.htm">(2 Samuel 23) Is there any archaeological evidence confirming the exploits or the existence of David’s “mighty men”?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_beat_goliath.htm">How did David defeat the giant Goliath?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(52) To the valley.--More accurately, to a valley; there is no article in the Hebrew. This want of the article at once suggests that the "valley" here spoken of so indefinitely was not that well-known valley or ravine which divided the two armies; besides which, it is nowhere suggested that the Philistines had ever crossed the valley or ravine.Keil remarks that it is strange that no further mention is made of this "valley of the pursuit. The LXX. render, instead of "to a valley," "to Gath." These Greek translators probably then had before them the true text: Gath, instead of gai, a valley. Gath is mentioned in the next sentence.The way to Shaaraim.--This was a town in the lowlands of Judah (see <a href="/joshua/15-36.htm" title="And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages:">Joshua 15:36</a>); the name has probably been preserved in the modern Kefr Zakariya. The LXX., however," do not understand Shaaraim as a city at all, but render, instead of "by the way to Shaaraim," "in the way of the gates." The "gates" of Ekron are mentioned as one of the notable places of the flight in the preceding sentence.If the LXX. interpretation be adopted, we must understand by this expression the space between the outer and the inner gates of Ekron.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 52, 53. - To the valley. Hebrew, gai. As we have seen, there was a gai or ravine between the two armies, but in the Hebrew there is no article, and the Israelites must also cross this before any fighting began. The panic which struck the Philistines when they saw their champion fall enabled the Israelites to do so, but the pursuit only then commenced. The Septuagint reads Gath, a very probable emendation, for, as we saw in the passage quoted from Condor on ver. 2, Gath was situated at the mouth of the terebinth valley. The Syriac and Vulgate retain valley, but the former understands it of the mouth of the valley of Elah. Shaaraim was a town assigned to Judah (<a href="/joshua/15-36.htm">Joshua 15:36</a>) in the Shephelah (see on ver. 1), but was now held by the Philistines. They spoiled their tents. More correctly, "their camp." <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-52.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the men אַנְשֵׁי֩ (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֨ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and Judah וִיהוּדָ֜ה (wî·hū·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites charged forward וַיָּקֻ֣מוּ (way·yā·qu·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand with a shout וַיָּרִ֗עוּ (way·yā·ri·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7321.htm">Strong's 7321: </a> To mar, to split the ears, shout and pursued וַֽיִּרְדְּפוּ֙ (way·yir·də·p̄ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> To pursue, chase, persecute the Philistines הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים (hap·pə·liš·tîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the entrance בּוֹאֲךָ֣ (bō·w·’ă·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go of Gath גַ֔יְא (ḡay) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1516.htm">Strong's 1516: </a> A valley and to וְעַ֖ד (wə·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the gates שַׁעֲרֵ֣י (ša·‘ă·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate of Ekron. עֶקְר֑וֹן (‘eq·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6138.htm">Strong's 6138: </a> Ekron -- a Philistine city The bodies חַֽלְלֵ֤י (ḥal·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Pierced, polluted of the Philistines פְלִשְׁתִּים֙ (p̄ə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia were strewn וַֽיִּפְּל֞וּ (way·yip·pə·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie along the Shaaraim שַׁעֲרַ֔יִם (ša·‘ă·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8189.htm">Strong's 8189: </a> Shaaraim -- two cities in Israel road בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ (bə·ḏe·reḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action to וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while Gath גַּ֖ת (gaṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1661.htm">Strong's 1661: </a> Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city and Ekron. עֶקְרֽוֹן׃ (‘eq·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6138.htm">Strong's 6138: </a> Ekron -- a Philistine city <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-52.htm">1 Samuel 17:52 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-52.htm">1 Samuel 17:52 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-52.htm">1 Samuel 17:52 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-52.htm">1 Samuel 17:52 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-52.htm">1 Samuel 17:52 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-52.htm">1 Samuel 17:52 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-52.htm">1 Samuel 17:52 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-52.htm">1 Samuel 17:52 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-52.htm">1 Samuel 17:52 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-52.htm">1 Samuel 17:52 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:52 The men of Israel and of Judah (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:51"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:51" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-53.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:53"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:53" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>