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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 />As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />As Goliath moved closer to attack, David quickly ran out to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So it was, when the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, that David hurried and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then it happened, when the Philistine came closer to meet David, that David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then it happened when the Philistine rose and came and drew near to meet David, that David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then it happened when the Philistine rose and came and drew near to meet David, that David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then it happened when the Philistine rose and came and drew near to meet David, that David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When the Philistine rose and came forward to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly to the battle line to meet the Philistine.<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 Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly to the battle line to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When Goliath started forward, David ran toward him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.<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 Philistine moved closer in order to attack, David quickly ran toward the opposing battle line to attack the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Goliath started walking toward David again, and David ran quickly toward the Philistine battle line to fight him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When the Philistine got up and came closer to meet David, David quickly ran to the battle line to meet the Philistine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Philistine drew steadily closer to David to attack him, while David quickly ran toward the battle line to attack the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew near to meet David, that David hurried, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran towards the army to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the Philistine arose, and walked and came near to meet David, David hurried and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. <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 it has come to pass, that the Philistine has risen, and goes, and draws near to meet David, and David hurries and runs to the rank to meet the Philistine,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it hath come to pass, that the Philistine hath risen, and goeth, and draweth near to meet David, and David hasteth and runneth to the rank to meet the Philistine,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it was when he of the rovers arose, and he will come and draw near to meet David, and David will hasten and run to the array to meet him of the rovers.<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 when the Philistine arose and was coming, and drew nigh to meet David, David made haste, and ran to the fight to meet the Philistine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, when the Philistine had risen up, and was approaching, and was drawing near against David, David hurried and ran to the fight against the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Philistine then moved to meet David at close quarters, while David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the Philistine drew nearer to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.<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, behold, when the Philistine came and drew near to meet David, David hastened and ran to the battle line to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And behold, the Philistine came and came near to engage David, and David moved quickly and he ran to the line to engage the Philistine<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 it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Philistine arose and went to meet David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-48.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=5113" 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">47</span>And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” <span class="reftext">48</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">As</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qām (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise."></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/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">started</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: way·yiq·raḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">forward</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·raṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner.">to attack</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.">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: way·yā·rāṣ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">ran</a> <a href="/hebrew/4116.htm" title="4116: way·ma·hêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hasten. A primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. to hurry; often used adverbially, promptly.">quickly</a> <a href="/hebrew/4634.htm" title="4634: ham·ma·‘ă·rā·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Row, rank, battle line. Feminine of ma'arak; an arrangement; concretely, a pile; specifically a military array.">toward the battle line</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·raṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner.">to meet</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.">him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">49</span>Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground.…<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/10-9.htm">Joshua 10:9</a></span><br />After marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua caught them by surprise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-21.htm">Judges 7:21</a></span><br />Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">1 Samuel 14:13</a></span><br />So Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer behind him. And the Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and finished them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-30.htm">2 Samuel 22:30</a></span><br />For in You I can charge an army; with my God I can scale a wall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-14.htm">2 Kings 5:14</a></span><br />So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-29.htm">Psalm 18:29</a></span><br />For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall.<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/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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-29.htm">Matthew 14:29</a></span><br />“Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a></span><br />“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-23.htm">Mark 11:23</a></span><br />“Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-6.htm">Luke 17:6</a></span><br />And the Lord answered, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came, and drew near to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.</p><p class="hdg">David hasted</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. The LORD <i>is</i> my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD <i>is</i> the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm">Proverbs 28:1</a></b></br> The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-46.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">Closer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-14.htm">Hasted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-14.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/judges/13-10.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-14.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm">Line</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-21.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-14.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/judges/13-25.htm">Move</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-23.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-17.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-24.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm">Rank</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">Ranks</a> <a href="/ruth/2-15.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-35.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-17.htm">Run</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-30.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-24.htm">Closer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-18.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">Hasted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-42.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-29.htm">Line</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-24.htm">Move</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-9.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-19.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">Rank</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-3.htm">Ranks</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-13.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-27.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-6.htm">Run</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-21.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">Towards</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 Philistine, Goliath, represents the formidable enemy of Israel, both physically and spiritually. Historically, the Philistines were a significant threat to Israel, often engaging in battles for control of the land. Goliath's advance symbolizes the aggressive nature of evil and opposition to God's people. This moment is a pivotal point in the narrative, highlighting the courage required to face overwhelming odds. The Philistine's movement can be seen as a representation of the challenges and trials that believers face, requiring faith and reliance on God.<p><b>David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him</b><br>David's action is a demonstration of faith and courage. Unlike the rest of the Israelite army, who were paralyzed by fear, David's swift movement towards Goliath signifies his trust in God's deliverance. This act of running towards the battle line is symbolic of the believer's call to confront challenges head-on, armed with faith. David's confidence is rooted in his past experiences of God's faithfulness, as he previously recounted his victories over the lion and the bear. This moment foreshadows the ultimate victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death, as David, a type of Christ, defeats the giant with seemingly inadequate resources. David's approach to the battle line is a reminder of the spiritual warfare that Christians are called to engage in, with the assurance of God's presence and power.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>A young shepherd boy, anointed by God to be the future king of Israel. Known for his faith and courage, David steps forward to face Goliath, the Philistine giant, in battle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/goliath.htm">Goliath</a></b><br>A giant warrior from Gath, representing the Philistines, who defies the armies of Israel and challenges them to send a champion to fight him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_philistines.htm">The Philistines</a></b><br>A group of people who were enemies of Israel, often in conflict with them during the time of the Old Testament.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_battle_line.htm">The Battle Line</a></b><br>The place where the confrontation between David and Goliath occurs, symbolizing the spiritual and physical battleground.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who are initially fearful of Goliath but are represented by David in this pivotal moment of faith and courage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>David's quick movement toward Goliath demonstrates his unwavering faith in God. Believers are encouraged to act decisively in faith when facing challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_overcomes_fear.htm">Courage Overcomes Fear</a></b><br>David's courage in the face of a formidable enemy serves as a reminder that with God, we can overcome our fears and obstacles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_strength,_not_ours.htm">God's Strength, Not Ours</a></b><br>David's reliance on God rather than traditional armor or weapons teaches us to depend on God's strength in our battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_readiness.htm">Preparation and Readiness</a></b><br>David's readiness to confront Goliath shows the importance of being spiritually prepared to face life's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_through_obedience.htm">Victory Through Obedience</a></b><br>David's obedience to God's calling leads to victory, illustrating the blessings that come from following God's will.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/david's_absence__align_or_contradict.htm">1 Chronicles 20:1: How does David’s apparent absence during the battle align with or contradict other accounts of his military leadership? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_goliath's_death_accounts.htm">How do we reconcile 2 Samuel 21:19 (attributing Goliath's death to Elhanan) with David's victory in 1 Samuel 17?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 48, 49.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When the Philistine arose.</span> Apparently he was seated, as was the rule with armies in ancient times when not engaged in conflict (comp. ver. 52). When, then, he saw David emerge from the ravine, he rose, and, carrying his vast load of armour, moved slowly towards his enemy, trying to frighten him by his curses. David, meanwhile, in his light equipment, <span class="cmt_word">ran towards the army,</span> Hebrew, "the rank," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the Philistine line, in front of which Goliath had been sitting. As the giant's helmet had no visor, that protection not having as yet been invented, and his shield was still carried by his armour bearer, his face was exposed to David's missiles. And in those days, before firearms were invented, men by constant practice "could sling stones at a hair-breadth, and not miss" (<a href="/judges/20-16.htm">Judges 20:16</a>). And even if David were not quite as skilful as those Benjamites, yet, as the giant could move only very slowly, the chances were that he would hit him with one or more of his five pebbles. As it was, he struck him at his first attempt upon the forehead with such force that Goliath was stunned, and fell down upon his face to the ground. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-48.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">As</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Philistine</span><br /><span class="heb">הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hap·pə·liš·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<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">started</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forward</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְרַ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·raḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to attack</span><br /><span class="heb">לִקְרַ֣את</span> <span class="translit">(liq·raṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7122.htm">Strong's 7122: </a> </span><span class="str2">To encounter, befall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ran</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֥רָץ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·rāṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> </span><span class="str2">To run</span><br /><br /><span class="word">quickly</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְמַהֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ma·hêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4116.htm">Strong's 4116: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward the battle line</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּעֲרָכָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ma·‘ă·rā·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4634.htm">Strong's 4634: </a> </span><span class="str2">An arrangement, a pile, a military array</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to meet</span><br /><span class="heb">לִקְרַ֥את</span> <span class="translit">(liq·raṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7122.htm">Strong's 7122: </a> </span><span class="str2">To encounter, befall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַפְּלִשְׁתִּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hap·pə·liš·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-48.htm">1 Samuel 17:48 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-48.htm">1 Samuel 17:48 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-48.htm">1 Samuel 17:48 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-48.htm">1 Samuel 17:48 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-48.htm">1 Samuel 17:48 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-48.htm">1 Samuel 17:48 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-48.htm">1 Samuel 17:48 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-48.htm">1 Samuel 17:48 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-48.htm">1 Samuel 17:48 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-48.htm">1 Samuel 17:48 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:48 It happened when the Philistine arose (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:47"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:47" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:49"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:49" /></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>