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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When the Israelites returned from chasing the Philistines, they plundered their camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the Israelite army returned and plundered the deserted Philistine camp.<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 of Israel came back from chasing the Philistines, and they plundered their camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Israelites returned from their pursuit of the Philistines, they plundered their camps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the children of Israel returned from chasing the Philistines, and they plundered their tents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the sons of Israel returned from their close pursuit of the Philistines, and plundered their camps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Israel returned from chasing the Philistines and plundered their camps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Israel returned from chasing the Philistines and plundered their camps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the sons of Israel returned from hotly pursuing the Philistines and plundered their camps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Israel returned from their pursuit of the Philistines and plundered their camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Israelites returned from the pursuit of the Philistines, they plundered their camps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Israelites returned from the pursuit of the Philistines, they plundered their camps. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they plundered their camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When the Israelite army returned from chasing the Philistines, they took what they wanted from the enemy camp. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When the Israelites came back from their pursuit of the Philistines, they looted all the goods in the Philistine camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When the Israelites came back from pursuing the Philistines, they looted their camp. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Israelis returned from pursuing the Philistines and plundered their camp. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Israelites returned from their pursuit of the Philistines, they plundered their camps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the Israelites returned from their hot pursuit of the Philistines, they looted their camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they plundered their camp.<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 children of Israel returned from chasing the Philistines, and they plundered their tents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they plundered their camp. <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 sons of Israel return from burning after the Philistines, and spoil their camps.<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 sons of Israel turn back from burning after the Philistines, and spoil their camps.<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 sons of Israel will turn back from pressing after the rovers, and they will plunder their camps.<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 children of Israel returning, after they had pursued the Philistines, fell upon their camp. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Israel, returning after they had pursued the Philistines, invaded their camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When they returned from their pursuit of the Philistines, the Israelites looted their camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The Israelites came back from chasing the Philistines, and they plundered their camp.<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 children of Israel returned from chasing the Philistines, and plundered their camps.<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 sons of Israel who were chasing after the Philistines returned and they plundered their camps<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 children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the men of Israel returned from pursuing after the Philistines, and they destroyed their camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-53.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=5178" 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 Slays Goliath</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">52</span>Then the men of Israel and Judah charged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath and to the gates of Ekron. And the bodies of the Philistines were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron. <span class="reftext">53</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">When the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šu·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/1814.htm" title="1814: mid·də·lōq (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To burn, hotly pursue. A primitive root; to flame.">from their pursuit</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">of the Philistines,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8155.htm" title="8155: way·yā·šōs·sū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To spoil, plunder. A primitive root; to plunder.">they plundered</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: ma·ḥă·nê·hem (N-cpc:: 3mp) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">their camps.</a> </span><span class="reftext">54</span>David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem, and he put Goliath’s weapons in his own tent.…<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="/joshua/6-21.htm">Joshua 6:21-24</a></span><br />With the edge of the sword they devoted to destruction everything in the city—man and woman, young and old, oxen, sheep, and donkeys. / Meanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the house of the prostitute and bring out the woman and all who are with her, just as you promised her.” / So the young spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother and brothers, and all who belonged to her. They brought out her whole family and settled them outside the camp of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-30.htm">Judges 5:30</a></span><br />‘Are they not finding and dividing the spoil—a girl or two for each warrior, a plunder of dyed garments for Sisera, the spoil of embroidered garments for the neck of the looter?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-11.htm">2 Samuel 8:11-12</a></span><br />and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had dedicated from all the nations he had subdued— / from Edom and Moab, from the Ammonites and Philistines and Amalekites, and from the spoil of Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-16.htm">2 Kings 7:16</a></span><br />Then the people went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. It was then that a seah of fine flour sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley sold for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-13.htm">2 Chronicles 14:13-15</a></span><br />Then Asa and his army pursued them as far as Gerar. The Cushites fell and could not recover, for they were crushed before the LORD and His army. So the people of Judah carried off a great amount of plunder / and attacked all the cities around Gerar, because the terror of the LORD had fallen upon them. They plundered all the cities, since there was much plunder there. / They also attacked the tents of the herdsmen and carried off many sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-25.htm">2 Chronicles 20:25</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat and his people went to carry off the plunder, and they found on the bodies an abundance of goods and valuables—more than they could carry away. They were gathering the plunder for three days because there was so much.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-4.htm">Isaiah 33:4</a></span><br />Your spoil, O nations, is gathered as by locusts; like a swarm of locusts men sweep over it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/30-16.htm">Jeremiah 30:16</a></span><br />Nevertheless, all who devour you will be devoured, and all your adversaries—every one of them—will go off into exile. Those who plundered you will be plundered, and all who raided you will be raided.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/39-10.htm">Ezekiel 39:10</a></span><br />They will not gather wood from the countryside or cut it from the forests, for they will use the weapons for fuel. They will loot those who looted them and plunder those who plundered them, declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-14.htm">Zechariah 14:14</a></span><br />Judah will also fight at Jerusalem, and the wealth of all the surrounding nations will be collected—gold, silver, and apparel in great abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-29.htm">Matthew 12:29</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-22.htm">Luke 11:22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a></span><br />The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.</p><p class="hdg">they spoiled</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/7-7.htm">2 Kings 7:7-16</a></b></br> Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it <i>was</i>, and fled for their life… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/4-20.htm">Jeremiah 4:20</a></b></br> Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, <i>and</i> my curtains in a moment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/30-16.htm">Jeremiah 30:16</a></b></br> Therefore all they that devour thee shall be devoured; and all thine adversaries, every one of them, shall go into captivity; and they that spoil thee shall be a spoil, and all that prey upon thee will I give for a prey.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/3-11.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-20.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Camps</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/6-9.htm">Chasing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-24.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/nahum/2-10.htm">Pillaged</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-48.htm">Plundered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-21.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-48.htm">Spoiled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-17.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-30.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/20-34.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-3.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-1.htm">Camps</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-21.htm">Chasing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-22.htm">Pillaged</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-16.htm">Plundered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-16.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-16.htm">Spoiled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-3.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-2.htm">Turn</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'; 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The Israelites, emboldened by David's victory, chased the Philistines from the battlefield. This pursuit signifies a turning point in the conflict, as the Israelites, previously intimidated, now act with courage and determination. Historically, the Philistines were a significant threat to Israel, often engaging in battles for control of the region. The pursuit indicates a shift in power dynamics, with the Israelites gaining the upper hand. This event also foreshadows future victories under King David's leadership, as he would continue to defeat the Philistines and secure Israel's borders.<p><b>they plundered their camps</b><br>Plundering the enemy's camp was a common practice in ancient warfare, serving both as a reward for the victors and a means to weaken the enemy further. The Israelites' plundering of the Philistine camps would have involved taking weapons, supplies, and valuables, which not only enriched the Israelites but also deprived the Philistines of resources needed for future conflicts. This act of plundering can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to deliver the Philistines into Israel's hands, as seen in earlier scriptures where God assures victory to His people. Additionally, this event highlights the theme of divine justice and retribution, as the Philistines, who had oppressed Israel, now face the consequences of their actions. The plundering also serves as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, where believers share in the spoils of His triumph.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were engaged in battle with the Philistines.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A significant enemy of Israel during this period, known for their military prowess and opposition to the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/plundering_of_camps.htm">Plundering of Camps</a></b><br>After the defeat of Goliath and the Philistine army's retreat, the Israelites returned to the Philistine camps to take spoils.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_victory.htm">God's Provision in Victory</a></b><br>Just as God provided for the Israelites through the plunder of the Philistine camps, He provides for us in our spiritual battles. Trust in His provision and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_spoils_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Spoils of Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>In our spiritual battles, the "plunder" can be seen as the growth, maturity, and blessings that come from overcoming trials with God's help.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_action.htm">Faith and Action</a></b><br>The Israelites' ability to plunder was a result of their faith in God and their action in pursuing the enemy. Our faith should lead to action in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_battle.htm">God's Sovereignty in Battle</a></b><br>Recognize that victories, whether physical or spiritual, are orchestrated by God. Acknowledge His sovereignty and give Him the glory for successes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_shared_victory.htm">Community and Shared Victory</a></b><br>The Israelites shared in the victory and the spoils, highlighting the importance of community in celebrating and benefiting from God's blessings.<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/why_was_jesus_anointed.htm">What is Gath's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_evidence_supports_philistine_panic.htm">What natural or historical evidence supports the sudden 'panic' that supposedly afflicted the Philistine army (1 Samuel 14:15)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_one_stone_fell_a_giant_warrior.htm">Is it scientifically plausible for a single stone to fell a trained giant warrior (1 Samuel 17:49)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_reduce_a_conflict_to_a_duel.htm">Why would a sophisticated army reduce an entire conflict to a one-on-one duel (1 Samuel 17)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-53.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">When the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">returned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּשֻׁ֙בוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šu·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from their pursuit</span><br /><span class="heb">מִדְּלֹ֖ק</span> <span class="translit">(mid·də·lōq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1814.htm">Strong's 1814: </a> </span><span class="str2">To burn, hotly pursue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Philistines,</span><br /><span class="heb">פְלִשְׁתִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they plundered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּשֹׁ֖סּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šōs·sū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8155.htm">Strong's 8155: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spoil, plunder</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their camps.</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחֲנֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(ma·ḥă·nê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> </span><span class="str2">An encampment, an army</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-53.htm">1 Samuel 17:53 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-53.htm">1 Samuel 17:53 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-53.htm">1 Samuel 17:53 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-53.htm">1 Samuel 17:53 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-53.htm">1 Samuel 17:53 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-53.htm">1 Samuel 17:53 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-53.htm">1 Samuel 17:53 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-53.htm">1 Samuel 17:53 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-53.htm">1 Samuel 17:53 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-53.htm">1 Samuel 17:53 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/17-53.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:53 The children of Israel returned from chasing (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:52"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:52" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-54.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:54"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:54" /></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>