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Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him!” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a> And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Then David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And David said to Saul, “May no one’s heart fail on account of him; your servant will go and fight this Philistine!” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> David said to Saul, &#8220Let no man&#8217s heart fail on account of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> David said to Saul, “Let no man’s courage fail because of him (Goliath). Your servant will go out and fight with this Philistine.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> David said to Saul, “Don’t let anyone be discouraged by him; your servant will go and fight this Philistine! ” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> David said to Saul, &#8220Don&#8217t let anyone be discouraged by him; your servant will go and fight this Philistine!&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Your Majesty," he said, "this Philistine shouldn't turn us into cowards. I'll go out and fight him myself!" <a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David told Saul, "No one should be discouraged because of this. I will go and fight this Philistine." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> David said to Saul, "Your Majesty, no one should be afraid of this Philistine! I will go and fight him." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> David told Saul, "Let no one's courage fail because of him; your servant will go fight this Philistine." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And David said to Saul, ?Let no man?s heart fail on account of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him!? <a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a> David said to Saul, "Don't let anyone be discouraged. Your servant will go and fight this Philistine!" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> David said to Saul, "Let not my lord's heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. <a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a> David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and David says to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fall because of him, your servant goes, and has fought with this Philistine.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and David saith unto Saul, 'Let no man's heart fall because of him, thy servant doth go, and hath fought with this Philistine.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will say to Saul, man's heart shall not fall on account of him; thy servant will go and fight with this one of the rovers.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he was brought to him, he said to him: Let not any man's heart be dismayed in him: I thy servant will go, and will fight against the Philistine. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> When he had been led to Saul, he said to him: “Let no one lose heart over him. I, your servant, shall go and fight against the Philistine.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a> Then David spoke to Saul: “My lord should not lose heart. Let your servant go and fight this Philistine.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David said to Saul, “Let no one’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David said to Shaul: “Do not let the heart of a man fall because of him. I, your Servant, shall go and fight with this Philistine”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David said to Saul: 'Let no man's heart fail within him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David said to Saul, Let not, I pray thee, the heart of my lord be dejected within him: thy servant will go, and fight with this Philistine. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-32.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=4934" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">David Accepts the Challenge</a> …31Now David’s words were overheard and reported to Saul, who called for him. 32<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/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul,</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">“Let no</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">man’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ- (N-msc) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: yip·pōl (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">fail</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on account of</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.">this</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.">Philistine.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">Your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: yê·lêḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">will go</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: wə·nil·ḥam (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">and fight him!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> 33But Saul replied, “You cannot go out against this Philistine to fight him. You are just a boy, and he has been a warrior from his youth.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> 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. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a> Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> 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? <a href="/matthew/14-27.htm">Matthew 14:27</a> But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” <a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a> So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” <a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15</a> And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God. <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a> Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a> Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a> But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. <a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a> You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.Let<a href="/numbers/13-30.htm">Numbers 13:30</a> And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.<a href="/numbers/14-9.htm">Numbers 14:9</a> Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.<a href="/deuteronomy/20-1.htm">Deuteronomy 20:1-3</a> When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt… thy<a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6</a> And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.<a href="/1_samuel/16-18.htm">1 Samuel 16:18</a> Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.<a href="/joshua/14-12.htm">Joshua 14:12</a> Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/15-9.htm">Account</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-31.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_john/1-8.htm">Lose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-31.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-21.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-14.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/18-24.htm">Account</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-33.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-12.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-46.htm">Lose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-33.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-33.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 17</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being ready to battle</a> 4. <a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Goliath challenges a combat</a> 12. <a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">David, sent by his father to visit his brothers, takes the challenge</a> 28. <a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">Eliab chides him</a> 30. <a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">He is brought to Saul</a> 32. <a href="/1_samuel/17-32.htm">shows the reason of his confidence</a> 38. <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">and slays the giant</a> 55. <a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">Saul takes notice of David</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His conversation with Saul, the current king, highlights the divine favor and courage that sets David apart. This moment foreshadows David's future leadership and his reliance on God rather than human strength.“Let no man’s heart fail David addresses the fear that has gripped the Israelite army due to Goliath's challenge. The phrase "heart fail" indicates a loss of courage and hope. In biblical terms, the heart is often seen as the center of will and emotion. David's words are meant to inspire confidence and faith in God, contrasting with the fear that has paralyzed the Israelites.on account of this Philistine. The Philistines were a significant threat to Israel during this period, often depicted as a powerful and technologically advanced enemy. Goliath, their champion, represents the epitome of this threat. David's reference to Goliath as "this Philistine" diminishes the giant's stature, emphasizing his identity as an enemy of God's people rather than an insurmountable obstacle.Your servant will go and fight him!” David's declaration of willingness to fight Goliath is a profound act of faith and humility. By referring to himself as "your servant," David acknowledges his position under Saul's authority while also demonstrating his readiness to serve God's purposes. This act prefigures Christ, who came as a servant to fulfill God's will. David's confidence is rooted not in his own abilities but in his trust in God's deliverance, a theme echoed throughout scripture, particularly in the Psalms attributed to him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> A young shepherd boy, later anointed as the future king of Israel. Known for his faith in God and his courage. 2. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, who was struggling with fear and insecurity as the Philistine threat loomed. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistine.htm">Philistine</a> Refers to Goliath, the giant warrior challenging the Israelites, representing the enemies of God's people. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of God, who were paralyzed by fear due to Goliath's challenge. 5. <a href="/topical/b/battlefield.htm">Battlefield</a> The Valley of Elah, where the Israelites and Philistines were encamped for battle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_rooted_in_faith.htm">Courage Rooted in Faith</a> David's courage was not based on his own strength but on his faith in God. We are called to face our own "giants" with a similar trust in God's power. <a href="/topical/g/god's_perspective_vs._human_perspective.htm">God's Perspective vs. Human Perspective</a> While Saul and the Israelites saw an insurmountable obstacle, David saw an opportunity for God to demonstrate His power. We should seek God's perspective in our challenges. <a href="/topical/y/youth_and_god's_calling.htm">Youth and God's Calling</a> David's youth did not disqualify him from being used by God. God often uses those whom the world might overlook. We should not underestimate what God can do through us, regardless of our age or status. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_leadership.htm">Encouragement in Leadership</a> David's words to Saul were meant to encourage and strengthen. As believers, we should seek to encourage others in their faith, especially when they face daunting challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a> <a href="/q/why_the_conflict_on_who_attacked_philistines.htm">Why does 1 Samuel 13:3-4 give conflicting impressions of who actually attacked the Philistine garrison, Jonathan or Saul?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_philistines_suddenly_fear_david.htm">In 1 Samuel 29:3-5, why would the Philistines fear David so abruptly if Achish had trusted him for an extended time?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_saul_offer_michal_to_david.htm">1 Samuel 18:20-21: Why would Saul offer his daughter Michal to David if he intended to harm him, and does this suggest inconsistencies within the narrative?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 32, 33. - On being brought before the king, David says, Let no man's heart fail because of him, i.e. "on account of this Philistine." Literally it is "upon him," and some therefore translate "within him." The Septuagint forman reads "my lord" - "Let not my lord's heart fail within him." Probably "within him" is the best rendering of the phrase. Thou art but a youth. I.e. "a lad" (see on 1 Samuel 1:24; 2:18). It is the word applied to David's brethren in <a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11</a>, and his friend must have been very enthusiastic when, in <a href="/1_samuel/16-18.htm">1 Samuel 16:18</a>, he described him as a "hero of valour and a man of war." <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>David דָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Saul, שָׁא֔וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites “Let no אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not man's אָדָ֖ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> Ruddy, a human being heart לֵב־ (lêḇ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre fail יִפֹּ֥ל (yip·pōl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie on account of עָלָ֑יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against this הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that Philistine. הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֥י (hap·pə·liš·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia Your servant עַבְדְּךָ֣ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant will go יֵלֵ֔ךְ (yê·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk and fight him!” וְנִלְחַ֖ם (wə·nil·ḥam) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> To feed on, to consume, to battle <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-32.htm">1 Samuel 17:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-32.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:32 David said to Saul Let no man's (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:33" /></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>