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They said, “Yes, that is the reward for killing him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the people answered him in the same way, “So shall it be done to the man who kills him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The people told him about the offer, saying, “That is what will be done for the man who kills him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the people answered him in this manner, saying, “So shall it be done for the man who kills him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The people answered him in agreement with this statement, saying, “This is what will be done for the man who kills him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The people answered him in accord with this word, saying, &#8220Thus it will be done for the man who kills him.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the people answered him in accord with this word, saying, “Thus it will be done for the man who kills him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the people spoke to him in accord with this word, saying, “Thus it will be done for the man who strikes him down.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The men told him, “That is what will be done for the man who kills him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The troops told him about the offer, concluding, “That is what will be done for the man who kills him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The people told him about the offer, concluding, &#8220That is what will be done for the man who kills him.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The soldiers told David what the king would give the man who killed Goliath. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The soldiers repeated [to David] how the man who kills Goliath would be treated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They told him what would be done for the man who killed Goliath. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The people also told him the same thing, saying, "This is what will be done for the man who kills him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The people told him about the offer, saying, ?That is what will be done for the man who kills him.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The soldiers told him what had been promised, saying, "This is what will be done for the man who can strike him down." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The people answered him in this way, saying, "So shall it be done to the man who kills him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The people answered him in this way, saying, “So shall it be done to the man who kills him.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the people speak to him according to this word, saying, “Thus it is done to the man who strikes him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the people speak to him according to this word, saying, 'Thus it is done to the man who smiteth him.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the people will say to him according to this word, saying, Thus it shall be done to the man who shall smite him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the people answered him the same words saying: These things shall be given to the man that shall slay him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the people repeated to him the same words, saying, “These things shall be given to the man who will have struck him down.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They repeated the same words to him and said, “That is how the man who kills him will be rewarded.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The people answered him in the same way, “So shall it be done for the man who kills him.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the people told him the king's promises, saying, So shall it be done to the man who kills him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the people said to him: “According to this statement, thus it shall be done to a man who will kill him”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the people answered him after this manner, saying: 'So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=4886" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">David Accepts the Challenge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>David asked the men who were standing with him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Just who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?” <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">The people</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.">told</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">about the</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: kad·dā·ḇār (Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">offer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">“That is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: yê·‘ā·śeh (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">will be done</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: lā·’îš (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">for the man</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.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: yak·ken·nū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 3mse) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">kills him.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/13-30.htm">Numbers 13:30</a></span><br />Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “We must go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly conquer it!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-12.htm">Joshua 14:12</a></span><br />Now therefore give me this hill country that the LORD promised me on that day, for you yourself heard then that the Anakim were there, with great and fortified cities. Perhaps with the LORD’s help I will drive them out, as the LORD has spoken.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-14.htm">Judges 6:14</a></span><br />The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6</a></span><br />Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7</a></span><br />And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-10.htm">1 Samuel 24:10</a></span><br />Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-22</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">2 Kings 19:35</a></span><br />And that very night 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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22-23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32-34</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. / He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1-3</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? / When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. / Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-6.htm">Psalm 44:6-7</a></span><br />For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me. / For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Psalm 60:12</a></span><br />With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that kills him.</p><p class="hdg">So shall it</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/17-25.htm">1 Samuel 17:25</a></b></br> And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, <i>that</i> the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father's house free in Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/8-35.htm">Accord</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">Killeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">Kills</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-25.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/judges/1-12.htm">Overcomes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-21.htm">Repeated</a> <a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Smites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-7.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-3.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-20.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-22.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/34-9.htm">Accord</a> <a href="/job/5-2.htm">Killeth</a> <a href="/job/5-2.htm">Kills</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-22.htm">Overcomes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-31.htm">Repeated</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">Smites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-29.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-29.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being ready to battle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Goliath challenges a combat</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">David, sent by his father to visit his brothers, takes the challenge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">Eliab chides him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">He is brought to Saul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-32.htm">shows the reason of his confidence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">and slays the giant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">55. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">Saul takes notice of David</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>The people told him about the offer</b><br>In the context of <a href="/1_samuel/17.htm">1 Samuel 17</a>, David is inquiring about the situation with Goliath, the Philistine giant. The "people" here refers to the Israelite soldiers who are discussing the rewards King Saul has promised to anyone who defeats Goliath. This reflects the communal nature of ancient Israelite society, where news and information were often shared verbally among the people. The offer itself is significant, as it demonstrates the desperation and fear among the Israelites, who were unable to face Goliath themselves. This moment also sets the stage for David's rise, as he is not motivated by the reward but by his faith in God.<p><b>about the offer, saying</b><br>The "offer" mentioned is a substantial reward promised by King Saul, which includes great wealth, the king's daughter in marriage, and exemption from taxes for the victor's family. This reflects the high stakes and the king's desperation to find a champion willing to face Goliath. The mention of the offer highlights the contrast between David's motivations and those of others; while many are enticed by the material rewards, David is driven by his zeal for God's honor.<p><b>“That is what will be done for the man who kills him.”</b><br>This phrase underscores the certainty and seriousness of the king's promise. The use of "will be done" indicates a formal and binding commitment from Saul, emphasizing the importance of defeating Goliath for the morale and future of Israel. The phrase also foreshadows David's eventual victory and the fulfillment of these promises, which play a crucial role in his journey to becoming king. This moment can be seen as a type of Christ, where David, like Jesus, steps forward to face a seemingly insurmountable enemy, not for personal gain, but for the deliverance of God's people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>A young shepherd who later becomes the king of Israel. At this point in the account, he is visiting his brothers at the battlefield.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/goliath.htm">Goliath</a></b><br>A Philistine giant who challenges the Israelites, causing fear among the Israelite army.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_army.htm">Israelite Army</a></b><br>The forces of Israel, led by King Saul, who are intimidated by Goliath's challenge.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>The enemies of Israel, who have gathered for battle against the Israelites.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_reward.htm">The Reward</a></b><br>The offer made by King Saul to the man who defeats Goliath, which includes wealth, the king's daughter in marriage, and tax exemption for his family.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>David's inquiry about the reward shows his interest but also sets the stage for his faith-driven action. Believers are encouraged to focus on God's promises rather than the size of their challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a></b><br>The reward offered by Saul can be seen as a symbol of God's provision for those who step out in faith. Trusting in God's provision can lead to unexpected blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_action.htm">Courage in Action</a></b><br>David's willingness to face Goliath demonstrates that true courage is rooted in faith. Christians are called to act courageously in the face of daunting challenges, trusting in God's strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_testimony.htm">The Power of Testimony</a></b><br>The people's repetition of the reward serves as a reminder of the power of testimony. Sharing what God has promised can inspire others to step out in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_purpose.htm">Divine Purpose</a></b><br>David's encounter with Goliath was part of God's larger plan for his life. Believers should seek to understand and align with God's purpose for their lives, even in seemingly small or intimidating situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_worshiping_god_entail.htm">What does worshiping God entail?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_david's_deceit_with_morals.htm">How do we reconcile David's apparent deception before King Achish (1 Samuel 27:10-12) with biblical moral standards?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_see_god's_power_in_exile.htm">Psalm 63:2 speaks of seeing God's power in the sanctuary--how could David witness this if he was exiled from the sanctuary?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_true_self-awareness.htm">What causes the Arab-Israeli conflict?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">told</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֤אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="heb">לוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">about the</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֶּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">offer,</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּדָּבָ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(kad·dā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saying,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאמֹ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(lê·mōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“That is what</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(kōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like this, thus, here, now</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be done</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵעָשֶׂ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(yê·‘ā·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the man</span><br /><span class="heb">לָאִ֖ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lā·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kills him.”</span><br /><span class="heb">יַכֶּֽנּוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yak·ken·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-27.htm">1 Samuel 17:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-27.htm">1 Samuel 17:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-27.htm">1 Samuel 17:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-27.htm">1 Samuel 17:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-27.htm">1 Samuel 17:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-27.htm">1 Samuel 17:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-27.htm">1 Samuel 17:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-27.htm">1 Samuel 17:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-27.htm">1 Samuel 17:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-27.htm">1 Samuel 17:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/17-27.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:27 The people answered him after this manner (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:28" /></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>