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If you want it, take it; there is no sword here but that one.&#8221 David said, &#8220There is none like it; give it to me.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/21.htm">New Living Translation</a> “I only have the sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the valley of Elah,” the priest replied. “It is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. Take that if you want it, for there is nothing else here.” “There is nothing like it!” David replied. “Give it to me!” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the priest said, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you struck down in the Valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you will take that, take it, for there is none but that here.” And David said, “There is none like that; give it to me.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The priest replied, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want, you may take it. For there is no other but this one here.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/21.htm">King James Bible</a> And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take it: for there is no other save that here. And David said, There is none like that; give it me. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/21.htm">New King James Version</a> So the priest said, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, there it is, wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you will take that, take it. For there is no other except that one here.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the priest said, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, behold, it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod; if you would take it for yourself, take it. For there is no other except it here.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the priest said, &#8220The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the valley of Elah, behold, it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod; if you would take it for yourself, take it. For there is no other except it here.&#8221 And David said, &#8220There is none like it; give it to me.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the priest said, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the valley of Elah, behold, it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod; if you would take it for yourself, take it. For there is no other except it here.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the priest said, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you struck down in the valley of Elah, behold, it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod; if you would take it for yourself, take it. For there is no other except it here.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the priest said, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod; if you would take it for yourself, do so. For there is no other here except for it.” And David said, “There is none like that; give it to me.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The priest replied, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here, wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want to take it for yourself, then take it, for there isn’t another one here.” “There’s none like it! ” David said. “Give it to me.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The priest replied, &#8220The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here, wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want to take it for yourself, then take it, for there isn&#8217t another one here.&#8221 &#8220There&#8217s none like it!&#8221 David said. &#8220Give it to me.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the vale of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take it; for there is no other save that here. And David said, There is none like that; give it me. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The priest answered, "The only sword here is the one that belonged to Goliath the Philistine. You were the one who killed him in Elah Valley, and so you can take his sword if you want to. It's wrapped in a cloth behind the statue." "It's the best sword there is," David said. "I'll take it!" <a href="/erv/1_samuel/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slowest in the vale of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take it: for there is no other save that here. And David said, There is none like that; give it me. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The chief priest answered, "The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Elah Valley, is here. It is wrapped in a cloth behind the priestly ephod. If you want to take it, take it. There's no other weapon here." David said, "There's none like it. Let me have the sword." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> Ahimelech answered, "I have the sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in Elah Valley; it is behind the ephod, wrapped in a cloth. If you want it, take it--it's the only weapon here." "Give it to me," David said. "There is not a better sword anywhere!" <a href="/isv/1_samuel/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> The priest said, "The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you struck down in the Valley of Elah is wrapped up in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want it, take it because there is no other except it here." So David said, "There is none like it. Give it to me." <a href="/net/1_samuel/21.htm">NET Bible</a> The priest replied, "The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you struck down in the valley of Elah, is wrapped in a garment behind the ephod. If you wish, take it for yourself. Other than that, there's nothing here." David said, "There's nothing like it! Give it to me!" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The priest said, "The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, look, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind an ephod. If you will take that, take it; for there is no other except that here." David said, "There is none like that. Give it to me." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take it: for there is no other save that here. And David said, There is none like that; give it to me.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_samuel/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The priest replied, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want, you may take it. For there is no other but this one here.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.” <a href="/web/1_samuel/21.htm">World English Bible</a> The priest said, “Behold, the sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the valley of Elah, is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you would like to take that, take it, for there is no other except that here.” David said, “There is none like that. Give it to me.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the priest says, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you struck in the Valley of Elah, behold, it is wrapped in a garment behind the ephod, if you take it to yourself, take; for there is none other except it in this [place].” And David says, “There is none like it—give it to me.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the priest saith, 'The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou didst smite in the valley of Elah, lo, it is wrapped in a garment behind the ephod, if it thou dost take to thyself, take; for there is none other save it in this place.' And David saith, 'There is none like it -- give it to me.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> <RF q=*>The original Julia E. Smith Bible records the following as a verse reference for <a href=#>1 Sam 21:10</a><Rf> And the priest will say, The sword of Goliah the rover, whom thou didst strike in the valley of the oak, behold, it wrapped up in a garment behind the ephod: if thou wilt take it to thee, take, for no other beside it here. And David will say, None like it; thou shalt give it to me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the priest said: Lo, here is the sword of Goliath the Philistine whom thou slewest in the valley of Terebinth, wrapped up in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take this, take it, for here is no other but this. And David said: There is none like that, give it me. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the priest said: “Behold, here is the sword of Goliath, the Philistine, whom you struck down in the Valley of Terebinth. It is wrapped up in a cloak behind the ephod. If you wish to take this, take it. For there is nothing else here except this.” And David said, “There is nothing else like this, so give it to me.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/21.htm">New American Bible</a> The priest replied: “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here wrapped in a garment behind an ephod. If you wish to take it, do so; there is no sword here except that one.” “There is none like it,” David cried, “give it to me!” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The priest said, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the valley of Elah, is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod; if you will take that, take it, for there is none here except that one.” David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you slew in the valley of Terebinth, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod; if you wish to take that, take it, for there is no other but that here. And David said, There is none like that; give it to me. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David said to Akhimelek: “Is there not here under your hand a sword or a spear? I have taken neither my sword nor a spear in my hands, because the King’s matter was hasty.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the priest said: 'The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the vale of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod; if thou wilt take that, take it; for there is no other save that here.' And David said: 'There is none like that; give it me.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the priest said, Behold the sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou smotest in the valley of Ela; and it is wrapt in a cloth: if thou wilt take it, take it for thyself, for there is no other except it here. And David said, Behold, there is none like it; give it me. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/21-9.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=6364" 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/21.htm">David Flees to Gath</a> 8Then David asked Ahimelech, “Is there not a spear or sword on hand here? For I have brought neither my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business was urgent.” 9<a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">The priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ḥe·reḇ (N-fsc) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">“The sword</a> <a href="/hebrew/1555.htm" title="1555: gā·lə·yāṯ (N-proper-ms) -- A Philistine giant. Perhaps from galah; exile; Goljath, a Philistine.">of 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/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: hik·kî·ṯā (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">you killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6010.htm" title="6010: bə·‘ê·meq (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A vale. From amaq; a vale.">in the Valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/425.htm" title="425: hā·’ê·lāh (Noun) -- The same as 'elah; Elah, the name of an Edomite, of four Israelites, and also of a place in Palestine.">of Elah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh- (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">is here;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">it is</a> <a href="/hebrew/3874.htm" title="3874: lū·ṭāh (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-fs) -- To wrap closely or tightly, enwrap, envelop. A primitive root; to wrap up.">wrapped</a> <a href="/hebrew/8071.htm" title="8071: ḇaś·śim·lāh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A wrapper, mantle. Perhaps by permutation for the feminine of cemel; a dress, especially a mantle.">in a cloth</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">behind</a> <a href="/hebrew/646.htm" title="646: hā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- Rarely oephod; probably of foreign derivation; a girdle; specifically the ephod or high-priest's shoulder- piece; also generally, an image.">the ephod.</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯāh (DirObjM:: 3fs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">you want,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: tiq·qaḥ- (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">you may take it.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: qāḥ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">there is no</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: ’a·ḥe·reṯ (Adj-fs) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">other</a> <a href="/hebrew/2108.htm" title="2108: zū·lā·ṯāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- Except, only. From zuwl; probably scattering, i.e. Removal; used adverbially, except.">but this one.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: bā·zeh (Prep-b:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></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.">And David</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">“There is none</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: kā·mō·w·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">like it;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: tə·nen·nāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fse) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">give it</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me.”</a> 10That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath.…<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="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">1 Samuel 17:50-51</a> Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David 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. <a href="/1_samuel/17-54.htm">1 Samuel 17:54</a> David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem, and he put Goliath’s weapons in his own tent. <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">1 Samuel 18:6-7</a> As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">1 Samuel 18:10-11</a> The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear, / and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice. <a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9-10</a> But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp, / Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. But David eluded him and the spear struck the wall. And David fled and escaped that night. <a href="/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42</a> And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city. <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9-10</a> Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / 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="/1_chronicles/20-5.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/56-3.htm">Psalm 56:3-4</a> When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? <a href="/psalms/34-4.htm">Psalm 34:4-6</a> I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. / Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed. / This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles. <a href="/matthew/12-3.htm">Matthew 12:3-4</a> Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests. <a href="/mark/2-25.htm">Mark 2:25-26</a> Jesus replied, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? / During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.” <a href="/luke/6-3.htm">Luke 6:3-4</a> Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.” <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="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a> After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you slew in the valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if you will take that, take it: for there is no other save that here. And David said, There is none like that; give it me.The sword<a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">1 Samuel 17:51-54</a> Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled… the valley<a href="/1_samuel/17-2.htm">1 Samuel 17:2,50</a> And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines… behold<a href="/1_samuel/31-10.htm">1 Samuel 31:10</a> And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Bethshan.behind<a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">Exodus 28:6</a> And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/19-13.htm">Cloth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-19.htm">Elah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-18.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">Except</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-6.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-11.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-8.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-19.htm">Vale</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-18.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-11.htm">Wrapped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-12.htm">Cloth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-18.htm">Elah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-34.htm">Except</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-10.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-11.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-10.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">Vale</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-7.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-17.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-14.htm">Wrapped</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 21</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/21-1.htm">David at Nob obtains Ahimelech's hallowed bread</a> 7. <a href="/1_samuel/21-7.htm">Doeg is present</a> 8. <a href="/1_samuel/21-8.htm">David takes Goliath's sword</a> 10. <a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm">David at Gath feigns himself insane</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/21.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/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The priest replied The priest in this context is Ahimelech, who served at the tabernacle in Nob. His role as a priest was to mediate between God and the people, providing spiritual guidance and maintaining the sacred rituals. This interaction highlights the priest's involvement in David's life during a time of need.“The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; This refers to the sword of Goliath, the giant Philistine warrior whom David defeated as a young shepherd boy. The Valley of Elah is the location of this famous battle, a significant event that demonstrated God's power working through David. The sword symbolizes David's past victory and God's deliverance.it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. The ephod was a priestly garment, often associated with seeking God's will. The sword being wrapped in a cloth and placed behind the ephod suggests it was kept as a sacred relic, a reminder of God's intervention. This placement indicates the sword's importance and the reverence with which it was treated.If you want, you may take it. Ahimelech offers the sword to David, recognizing his need for a weapon. This offer reflects the priest's willingness to assist David, despite the potential risks involved, as David was fleeing from King Saul at the time.For there is no other but this one here.” The exclusivity of the sword emphasizes its uniqueness and significance. It was the only weapon available to David at that moment, highlighting his vulnerability and reliance on God's provision.And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.” David's response acknowledges the sword's unmatched value, both as a weapon and as a symbol of God's past faithfulness. By requesting the sword, David not only arms himself physically but also draws strength from the memory of God's deliverance. This moment foreshadows David's future reliance on God for victory and protection, paralleling the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, currently fleeing from King Saul. Known for his faith in God and his victory over Goliath. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ahimelech.htm">Ahimelech</a> The priest at Nob who provides David with the sword of Goliath and consecrated bread. 3. <a href="/topical/g/goliath.htm">Goliath</a> The Philistine giant defeated by David, whose sword is now in the possession of Ahimelech. 4. <a href="/topical/n/nob.htm">Nob</a> The city of priests where David seeks refuge and assistance. 5. <a href="/topical/v/valley_of_elah.htm">Valley of Elah</a> The location where David defeated Goliath, a pivotal moment in his rise to prominence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_times_of_need.htm">God's Provision in Times of Need</a> David's encounter with Ahimelech demonstrates God's provision through unexpected means. Even in dire circumstances, God equips His people with what they need. <a href="/topical/s/symbol_of_past_victories.htm">Symbol of Past Victories</a> The sword of Goliath serves as a tangible reminder of God's past deliverance. Reflecting on past victories can strengthen our faith in current trials. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_and_courage.htm">The Role of Faith and Courage</a> David's acceptance of the sword signifies his readiness to continue trusting God for future battles. Faith often requires courage to act on God's promises. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_discernment.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Discernment</a> David's interaction with Ahimelech shows the need for discernment in seeking help and making decisions, especially when under pressure. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_timing.htm">God's Sovereignty and Timing</a> The presence of Goliath's sword at Nob is a testament to God's perfect timing and sovereignty in orchestrating events for His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 21</a> <a href="/q/goliath's_sword__how_did_it_reach_nob.htm">How did Goliath’s sword end up in the temple at Nob, and is there a historical or archaeological record (1 Samuel 21:8–9)? </a> <a href="/q/who_killed_goliath.htm">Who killed Goliath? (1 Samuel 17:49 vs. 2 Samuel 21:19)</a> <a href="/q/how_did_elhanan_kill_goliath,_not_david.htm">In 2 Samuel 21:19, how could Elhanan have killed Goliath when David is credited with that feat in 1 Samuel 17?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) The sword of Goliath the Philistine.--It was in safe guardianship, that trusty sword of the mightiest of the Philistines, stained perhaps with the blood of the brave but unworthy priests, Hophni and Phineas, the sons of Eli, whom Goliath was believed to have slain in the fatal battle when the Ark was taken, and the power of Israel shattered for many a long year. It was wrapped up and lying in a place of honour behind the sacred ephod with the Urim and Thummim--wrapped up, it has been suggested, in the blood-stained war cloak of the dead Philistine, for the word translated "cloth" is used in <a href="/isaiah/9-5.htm" title="For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.">Isaiah 9:5</a> of military attire.Give it me.--David grasped the sword with a childlike expression of joy; its sight and touch revived the old bright faith and the sure trust in the strength of Israel on which he leaned when, as a boy, he fought with the wild beasts which infested the wild pasture-lands where he kept his father's flocks (the Shepherd of David was the Holy One; blessed be He.--Midrash Rabbah, 59), and which guided his trembling hand the day he slew the giant in the face of the watching hosts. The sight and touch of the glorious trophy revived the old sure trust which in these dark days of betrayal and persecution was beginning to fail that gallant spirit of David's. It does not appear from the story that the Philistine's sword was of extraordinary size; that it was a tried weapon of approved temper and strength is certain, but its chief preciousness consisted, of course, in its storied associations. The Dean of Canterbury suggests it was probably of the ordinary pattern imported from Greece. The LXX. adds here, "and he gave it to him." <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/21-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The priest הַכֹּהֵ֗ן (hak·kō·hên) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest replied, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “The sword חֶרֶב֩ (ḥe·reḇ) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword of Goliath גָּלְיָ֨ת (gā·lə·yāṯ) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1555.htm">Strong's 1555: </a> Goliath -- a Philistine giant the Philistine, הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֜י (hap·pə·liš·tî) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia whom אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you killed הִכִּ֣יתָ ׀ (hik·kî·ṯā) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike in the Valley בְּעֵ֣מֶק (bə·‘ê·meq) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6010.htm">Strong's 6010: </a> A vale of Elah, הָאֵלָ֗ה (hā·’ê·lāh) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_425.htm">Strong's 425: </a> Elah -- 'terebinth', an Israelite name, also an Edomite name is here; הִנֵּה־ (hin·nêh-) 0 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! it [is] הִ֞יא (hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are wrapped לוּטָ֣ה (lū·ṭāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3874.htm">Strong's 3874: </a> To wrap closely or tightly, enwrap, envelop in a cloth בַשִּׂמְלָה֮ (ḇaś·śim·lāh) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8071.htm">Strong's 8071: </a> A dress, a mantle behind אַחֲרֵ֣י (’a·ḥă·rê) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part the ephod. הָאֵפוֹד֒ (hā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_646.htm">Strong's 646: </a> A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image If אִם־ (’im-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you want, אֹתָ֤הּ (’ō·ṯāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case you may take. תִּֽקַּח־ (tiq·qaḥ-) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take For כִּ֣י (kî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction [there is] no אֵ֥ין (’ên) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle other אַחֶ֛רֶת (’a·ḥe·reṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> Hinder, next, other but this one.? זוּלָתָ֖הּ (zū·lā·ṯāh) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2108.htm">Strong's 2108: </a> Scattering, removal, except And David דָּוִ֛ד (dā·wiḏ) Direct object marker | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse said, וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “[There is] none אֵ֥ין (’ên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle like it; כָּמ֖וֹהָ (kā·mō·w·hā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> Like, as, when give it תְּנֶ֥נָּה (tə·nen·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set to me.? לִּֽי׃ (lî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> 0 <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/21-9.htm">1 Samuel 21:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-9.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 21:9 The priest said The sword of Goliath (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/21-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 21:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 21:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/21-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 21:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 21:10" /></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>