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Then David heard him shout his usual taunt to the army of Israel. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> As he talked with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, came up out of the ranks of the Philistines and spoke the same words as before. And David heard him. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And as he was speaking with them, suddenly the champion named Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, came forward from the ranks of the Philistines and shouted his usual words, which David also heard. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a> And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Then as he talked with them, there was the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, coming up from the armies of the Philistines; and he spoke according to the same words. So David heard them. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> As he was speaking with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine from Gath named Goliath, was coming up from the army of the Philistines, and he spoke these same words; and David heard him. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> As he was talking with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine from Gath named Goliath, was coming up from the army of the Philistines, and he spoke these same words; and David heard them. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> As he was talking with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine from Gath named Goliath, was coming up from the army of the Philistines, and he spoke these same words; and David heard them. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> As he was speaking with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine from Gath named Goliath, was coming up from the battle lines of the Philistines, and he spoke these same words; and David heard them. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As he was talking with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine of Gath named Goliath, was coming up from the army of the Philistines, and he spoke these same words again; and David heard him. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> While he was speaking with them, suddenly the champion named Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, came forward from the Philistine battle line and shouted his usual words, which David heard. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> While he was speaking with them, suddenly the champion named Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, came forward from the Philistine battle line and shouted his usual words, which David heard. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the ranks of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> While David was talking with them, Goliath came out from the line of Philistines and started boasting as usual. David heard him. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the ranks of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> While he was talking to them, the Philistine champion, Goliath from Gath, came from the battle lines of the Philistines. He repeated his words, and David heard them. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> As he was talking with them, Goliath came forward and challenged the Israelites as he had done before. And David heard him. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> As he was speaking with them, the Philistine champion named Goliath from Gath came up from the Philistine battle lines and spoke his usual words, as David listened. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And as he was speaking with them, suddenly the champion named Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, came forward from the ranks of the Philistines and shouted his usual words, which David also heard. <a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a> As he was speaking with them, the champion named Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, was coming up from the battle lines of the Philistines. He spoke the way he usually did, and David heard it. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As he talked with them, look, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the ranks of the Philistines, and spoke according to the same words: and David heard them. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, from the armies of the Philistines, and spoke according to the same words: and David heard them. <a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a> As he talked with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, came up out of the ranks of the Philistines, and said the same words; and David heard them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he is speaking with them, and behold, a man, the champion, is coming up, his name [is] Goliath the Philistine, from Gath, out of the ranks of the Philistines, and he speaks according to those words, and David hears; <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he is speaking with them, and lo, a man of the duellists is coming up, Goliath the Philistine is his name, of Gath, out of the ranks of the Philistines, and he speaketh according to those words, and David heareth; <a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he speaking with them, and behold, a man of the sons came up, Goliah of the rovers, his name, from Gath, from the ranks of the rovers: and he will speak according to these words, and David will hear.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And as he talked with them, that baseborn man whose name was Goliath, the Philistine, of Geth, shewed himself coming up from the camp of the Philistines: and he spoke according to the same words, and David heard them. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And while he was still speaking with them, there appeared the man of spurious descent, whose name was Goliath, the Philistine of Gath, ascending from the camp of the Philistines. And he was speaking in these same words, which David heard. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a> While he was talking with them, the Philistine champion, by name Goliath of Gath, came up from the ranks of the Philistines and spoke as before, and David listened. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As he talked with them, the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, came up out of the ranks of the Philistines, and spoke the same words as before. And David heard him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And while he was talking with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spoke the same words; and David heard them. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And while he was speaking with them, behold the giant went up, the Philistine Gulyath his name, from Gath, from the array of the Philistines and he spoke these words, and David heard<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the ranks of the Philistines, and spoke according to the same words; and David heard them. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-23.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=4832" 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 Accepts the Challenge</a> …22Then David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster and ran to the battle line. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing. 23<a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">And as he</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: mə·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">was speaking</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mām (Prep:: 3mp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">suddenly</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the champion</a> <a href="/hebrew/1143.htm" title="1143: hab·bê·na·yim (Art:: N-md) -- A double interval, the space between two armies. Dual of beyn; a double interval, i.e. The space between two armies."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">named</a> <a href="/hebrew/1555.htm" title="1555: gā·lə·yāṯ (N-proper-ms) -- A Philistine giant. Perhaps from galah; exile; Goljath, a Philistine.">Goliath,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: hap·pə·liš·tî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistine</a> <a href="/hebrew/1661.htm" title="1661: mig·gaṯ (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Wine press, a Philistine city. The same as gath; Gath, a Philistine city.">from Gath,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4630.htm" title="4630: mim·ma·ʿă·rōṯ (Prep-m:: N-fpc) -- An open spot. Feminine of ma'areh; an open spot."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ō·w·leh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">came forward</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">from the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">and shouted</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: kad·də·ḇā·rîm (Prep-k, Art:: N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">his usual words,</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">which</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·ma‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">also heard.</a> 24When all the men of Israel saw Goliath, they fled from him in great fear.…<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="/numbers/13-33.htm">Numbers 13:33</a> We even saw the Nephilim there—the descendants of Anak that come from the Nephilim! We seemed like grasshoppers in our own sight, and we must have seemed the same to them!” <a href="/joshua/11-21.htm">Joshua 11:21-22</a> At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country of Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction, along with their cities. / No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod did any survive. <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">2 Samuel 21:19-22</a> Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, / and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a> Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ... <a href="/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Deuteronomy 9:2</a> The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them, and you have heard it said, “Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?” <a href="/judges/14-6.htm">Judges 14:6</a> and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done. <a href="/judges/15-14.htm">Judges 15:14</a> When Samson arrived in Lehi, the Philistines came out shouting against him. And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him. The ropes on his arms became like burnt flax, and the bonds broke loose from his hands. <a href="/2_samuel/17-10.htm">2 Samuel 17:10</a> Then even the most valiant soldier with the heart of a lion will melt with fear, because all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man who has valiant men with him. <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-21</a> And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22-23</a> And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. <a href="/matthew/12-29.htm">Matthew 12:29</a> Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house. <a href="/mark/3-27.htm">Mark 3:27</a> Indeed, no one can enter a strong man’s house to steal his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder his house. <a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Luke 11:21-22</a> When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure. / But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder. <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a> And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Revelation 12:7-9</a> Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. / But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. / And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spoke according to the same words: and David heard them.according<a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">1 Samuel 17:4-10</a> And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-10.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Champion</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm">David</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-7.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Duellists</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-11.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-11.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-21.htm">Lines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-16.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-21.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm">Ranks</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-20.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-16.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/judges/19-27.htm">Stepped</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-19.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-19.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-2.htm">Usual</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-11.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-46.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">Champion</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Duellists</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-31.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">Lines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-46.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Ranks</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-11.htm">Stepped</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-22.htm">Talked</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Usual</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">Words</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>And as he was speaking with them David was speaking with his brothers and the other soldiers. This highlights David's role as a messenger and his obedience to his father Jesse, who sent him to deliver provisions. It sets the stage for David's transition from shepherd to warrior. This moment is pivotal as it marks the beginning of David's public life and his eventual rise to kingship.suddenly the champion named Goliath Goliath is described as a champion, indicating his role as the representative warrior of the Philistines. His name and title emphasize his formidable nature and the threat he posed to Israel. Goliath's presence is a test of faith for Israel, and his defeat by David foreshadows the ultimate victory of God's anointed over seemingly insurmountable odds.the Philistine from Gath Gath was one of the five major cities of the Philistines, known for its giants. This detail underscores the historical enmity between Israel and the Philistines. Goliath's origin from Gath connects him to the Anakim, a race of giants mentioned in earlier biblical texts, symbolizing the persistent challenges faced by Israel.came forward from the ranks of the Philistines Goliath's emergence from the Philistine ranks signifies the challenge he posed to the Israelite army. This act of stepping forward is symbolic of the spiritual and physical battles that God's people face. It also highlights the Philistines' confidence in their champion, contrasting with Israel's initial fear and hesitation.and shouted his usual words Goliath's taunts were a daily occurrence, meant to intimidate and demoralize the Israelites. His words represent the voice of opposition against God's people, echoing the spiritual warfare believers face. This repetition of defiance sets the stage for David's faith-driven response, which contrasts with the fear of the Israelite soldiers.which David also heard David's hearing of Goliath's words is crucial, as it stirs his righteous indignation and faith in God. Unlike the other Israelites, David's response is not fear but a zealous desire to defend God's honor. This moment foreshadows David's role as a type of Christ, who confronts and overcomes the enemy on behalf of God's people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> A young shepherd, the youngest son of Jesse, who later becomes the king of Israel. At this point, he is visiting his brothers on the battlefield. 2. <a href="/topical/g/goliath.htm">Goliath</a> A giant Philistine warrior from Gath, known for his immense size and strength, who challenges the Israelites to send a champion to fight him. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A group of people who were enemies of Israel, often at war with them during this period. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of Israel, God's chosen nation, who are at war with the Philistines. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_battlefield.htm">The Battlefield</a> The setting of this encounter, where the armies of Israel and the Philistines are encamped against each other.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a> David's willingness to face Goliath demonstrates a profound trust in God. Believers are encouraged to face their own "giants" with faith, knowing that God is with them. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The encounter highlights God's control over the situation. Despite Goliath's intimidating presence, God has already chosen David for a greater purpose. <a href="/topical/l/listening_to_god's_call.htm">Listening to God's Call</a> David hears Goliath's challenge and is moved to action. Christians are called to be attentive to God's voice and respond to His call in their lives. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The battle is not just physical but spiritual. Believers are reminded to equip themselves with spiritual armor and rely on God's strength.<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/why_did_philistines_suddenly_fear_david.htm">In 1 Samuel 29:3–5, why would the Philistines fear David so abruptly if Achish had trusted him for an extended time? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_beat_goliath.htm">How did David defeat the giant Goliath?</a> <a href="/q/did_david_or_elhanan_kill_goliath.htm">Did David or Elhanan kill Goliath?</a> <a href="/q/who_killed_goliath__david_or_elhanan.htm">Who killed Goliath? David (I Samuel 17:23, 50) Elhanan (2 Samuel 21:19)</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>(23) The Philistine of Gath.--There is a difficulty connected with the Philistine giant's name, for we read in <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm" title="And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver's beam.">2Samuel 21:19</a> how that Goliath of Gath, the giant, "the staff of whose spear was like a weaver's beam," was slain by Elhanan, the son of Jaare-oregim, a Bethlehemite, after David had been made king. It is possible that Goliath was a general designation of these monstrous descendants of the ancient Anakim in Gath; but Ewald suggests that the name Goliath really only belongs to the giant slain by Elhanan, some years after the exploit of the youthful son of Jesse, and that it was transferred in error to the "champion" whom David slew (who is, moreover, generally called simply "the Philistine") when his proper name had been lost.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 23, 24. - The champion, the Philistine of Oath, Goliath by name. The Hebrew is, "The champion (see on ver. 4), Goliath the Philistine his name, of Gath," probably the very words of the original record. Out of the armies, or ranks. This is a very probable correction of the Kri, made by restoring a letter which has apparently dropped out. The word in the written text might mean "the open space between the two armies;" but it occurs nowhere else, and this space was chiefly occupied by the ravine. The men of Israel... fled from him. I.e. they drew back in haste from the edge of the ravine, which Goliath could no more have crossed, encased in armour weighing two and a half hundred-weight, than a knight could have done in the middle ages. In ver. 40 we read that it was out of this ravine that David selected his pebbles, and, being encumbered with no armour, it was easy for him to climb up the other side and attack his heavily armed opponent. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And as he וְה֣וּא ׀ (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was speaking מְדַבֵּ֣ר (mə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue with them, עִמָּ֗ם (‘im·mām) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with suddenly וְהִנֵּ֣ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! the champion אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person named שְׁמ֤וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name Goliath, גָּלְיָת֩ (gā·lə·yāṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1555.htm">Strong's 1555: </a> Goliath -- a Philistine giant the Philistine הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֨י (hap·pə·liš·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia from Gath, מִגַּת֙ (mig·gaṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1661.htm">Strong's 1661: </a> Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city came forward עוֹלֶ֞ה (‘ō·w·leh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively from the Philistines פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia and shouted וַיְדַבֵּ֖ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue his usual words, כַּדְּבָרִ֣ים (kad·də·ḇā·rîm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause which הָאֵ֑לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those David דָּוִֽד׃ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse also heard. וַיִּשְׁמַ֖ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-23.htm">1 Samuel 17:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-23.htm">1 Samuel 17:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-23.htm">1 Samuel 17:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-23.htm">1 Samuel 17:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-23.htm">1 Samuel 17:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-23.htm">1 Samuel 17:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-23.htm">1 Samuel 17:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-23.htm">1 Samuel 17:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-23.htm">1 Samuel 17:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-23.htm">1 Samuel 17:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-23.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:23 As he talked with them behold there (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:24" /></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>