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But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a saber, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then David said to the Philistine, &#8220You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of Yahweh of hosts, the God of the battle lines of Israel, whom you have reproached. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with a sword, spear, and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Armies, the God of the ranks of Israel—you have defied him. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> David said to the Philistine: &#8220You come against me with a dagger, spear, and sword, but I come against you in the name of Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel&#8217s armies—you have defied Him. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin: but I come to thee in the name of Jehovah of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David answered: You've come out to fight me with a sword and a spear and a dagger. But I've come out to fight you in the name of the LORD All-Powerful. He is the God of Israel's army, and you have insulted him too! <a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, which thou hast defied. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David told the Philistine, "You come to me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of Armies, the God of the army of Israel, whom you have insulted. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> David answered, "You are coming against me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the Israelite armies, which you have defied. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then David told the Philistine, "You come at me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the God of the armies of Israel whom you have defied. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But David said to the Philistine, ?You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. <a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a> But David replied to the Philistine, "You are coming against me with sword and spear and javelin. But I am coming against you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel's armies, whom you have defied! <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin: but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. <a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a> Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin; but I come to you in the name of Yahweh of Armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David says to the Philistine, “You are coming to me with sword, and with spear, and with buckler, and I am coming to you in the Name of YHWH of Hosts, God of the ranks of Israel, which you have reproached! <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David saith unto the Philistine, 'Thou art coming unto me with sword, and with spear, and with buckler, and I am coming unto thee in the name of Jehovah of Hosts, God of the ranks of Israel, which thou hast reproached. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will say to him of the rovers, Thou comest to me with a sword and with a spear and with a shield, and I come to thee in the name of Jehovah of armies, the God of the ranks of Israel, which thou didst upbraid.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David said to the Philistine: Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, which thou hast defied. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But David said to the Philistine: “You approach me with sword, and spear, and shield. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, which you have reproached. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a> David answered him: “You come against me with sword and spear and scimitar, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel whom you have insulted. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword and spear and javelin; but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then David said to the Philistine, You come against me with a sword and with a spear and with a shield; but I come against you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David said to the Philistine: “You come against me with a sword and with a spear and with a shield, and I am come against you in The Name of LORD JEHOVAH, God of Hosts of the ranks of Israel, whom you have reviled!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then said David to the Philistine: 'Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin; but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast taunted. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David said to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with sword, and with spear, and with shield; but I come to thee in the name of the Lord God of hosts of the army of Israel, which thou hast defied <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-45.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=5065" 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 Slays Goliath</a> …44“Come here,” he called to David, “and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!” 45<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.">But 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/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/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">“You</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">come</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">against me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: bə·ḥe·reḇ (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">with sword</a> <a href="/hebrew/2595.htm" title="2595: ū·ḇa·ḥă·nîṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A spear. From chanah; a lance.">and spear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3591.htm" title="3591: ū·ḇə·ḵî·ḏō·wn (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-ms) -- A dart, javelin. From the same as kiyd; properly, something to strike with, i.e. A dart.">and javelin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: wə·’ā·nō·ḵî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">but I</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ḇā- (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">come</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. ">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: bə·šêm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">you in the name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/4634.htm" title="4634: ma·‘ar·ḵō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Row, rank, battle line. Feminine of ma'arak; an arrangement; concretely, a pile; specifically a military array.">of the armies</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.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/2778.htm" title="2778: ḥê·rap̄·tā (V-Piel-Perf-2ms) -- To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter.">you have defied.</a> 46This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.…<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="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm">2 Chronicles 32:8</a> With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. <a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a> Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. <a href="/psalms/44-6.htm">Psalm 44:6-7</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/118-10.htm">Psalm 118:10-12</a> All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. <a href="/isaiah/31-3.htm">Isaiah 31:3</a> But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together. <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a> 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. <a href="/jeremiah/1-19.htm">Jeremiah 1:19</a> They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. <a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a> The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” <a href="/deuteronomy/20-1.htm">Deuteronomy 20:1</a> When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. <a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16</a> “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” <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_corinthians/10-3.htm">2 Corinthians 10:3-4</a> For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-17</a> Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ... <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <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>Then said David to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.Thou comest<a href="/psalms/44-6.htm">Psalm 44:6</a> For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.in the name<a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">2 Samuel 22:33-35</a> God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect… <a href="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm">2 Chronicles 32:8</a> With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.<a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">Psalm 3:8</a> Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.defied<a href="/1_samuel/17-10.htm">1 Samuel 17:10,26,36</a> And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together… <a href="/isaiah/37-23.htm">Isaiah 37:23,28</a> Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/15-2.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-4.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-44.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Defied</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-2.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-6.htm">Javelin</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-44.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Ranks</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Reproached</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-7.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Taunted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/5-10.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-3.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">Defied</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-1.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-46.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">Javelin</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">Ranks</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-22.htm">Reproached</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-21.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">Taunted</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/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>But David said to the Philistine David, a young shepherd, is addressing Goliath, the Philistine giant. This encounter takes place in the Valley of Elah, a significant location for battles between the Israelites and Philistines. David's boldness contrasts with the fear of the Israelite army, highlighting his faith and courage. This moment is pivotal, as it sets the stage for David's rise as a leader in Israel.You come against me with sword and spear and javelin Goliath's weaponry represents the might and technological advantage of the Philistines. The sword, spear, and javelin were standard military equipment, emphasizing Goliath's preparedness for battle. This phrase underscores the physical threat and intimidation posed by Goliath, who relies on human strength and weaponry.but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts David's declaration shifts the focus from physical weapons to spiritual authority. "The LORD of Hosts" refers to God as the commander of heavenly armies, indicating divine power and sovereignty. This phrase reflects David's reliance on God's strength rather than human means, a recurring theme in biblical narratives where faith triumphs over might.the God of the armies of Israel This identifies the LORD as the protector and leader of Israel's forces. It reinforces the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God fights on behalf of His people. This connection is seen throughout the Old Testament, where God delivers Israel from their enemies when they trust in Him.whom you have defied Goliath's challenge is not just against Israel but against God Himself. Defiance here implies a direct affront to God's authority and honor. This echoes other biblical instances where defiance against God leads to downfall, such as Pharaoh in Exodus. David's statement highlights the spiritual battle underlying the physical confrontation, where Goliath's blasphemy against God seals his fate.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> A young shepherd boy, later to become King of Israel, who demonstrates profound faith and courage in confronting Goliath. 2. <a href="/topical/g/goliath.htm">Goliath</a> A giant Philistine warrior who defies the armies of Israel and challenges them to send a champion to fight him. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> An ancient people, often in conflict with Israel, representing opposition to God's people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a> A title for God emphasizing His supreme command over the heavenly armies and His power to deliver His people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_valley_of_elah.htm">The Valley of Elah</a> The location where the battle between David and Goliath takes place, symbolizing the battlegrounds of faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a> David's confidence in God overcomes the fear that paralyzes the Israelite army. We are called to trust in God's power rather than be intimidated by our challenges. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_name.htm">The Power of God's Name</a> David's declaration emphasizes the authority and power inherent in the name of the LORD. Believers are encouraged to invoke God's name in prayer and spiritual battles. <a href="/topical/d/defying_the_enemy.htm">Defying the Enemy</a> Just as David confronted Goliath's defiance, Christians are called to stand firm against spiritual opposition, knowing that God is with them. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The battle against Goliath is a physical representation of the spiritual battles believers face. We must equip ourselves with faith and the Word of God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> David's victory underscores God's control over all circumstances. Trusting in His sovereignty brings peace and assurance in the face of trials.<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/what_are_wmds.htm">What are Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_fame.htm">What does the Bible say about seeking fame?</a> <a href="/q/who_leads_the_army_of_the_lord.htm">Who leads the Army of the Lord?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 45-47. - And with a shield. Really, "a javelin" (see on ver. 6). David of course menitions only his arms of offence. As Goliath had reviled David by his god, so David now expresses his trust in the God of Israel, even Jehovah of hosts, whom the Philistine was dishonouring. This day. I.e. immediately (see <a href="/1_samuel/14-33.htm">1 Samuel 14:33</a>). Carcases is singular in the Hebrew, but is rightly translated plural, as it is used collectively. That all the earth may know, etc. As we saw on ver. 37, it was David's strong faith in Jehovah, and his conviction that God was fighting for him in proof of his covenant relation to Israel, that not only nerved him to the battle, but made Saul see in him one fit to be Israel's representative in so hazardous a duel. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-45.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But 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 the Philistine, הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֔י (hap·pə·liš·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia “You אַתָּה֙ (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you come בָּ֣א (bā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go against אֵלַ֔י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to me with a dagger, וּבְכִיד֑וֹן (ū·ḇə·ḵî·ḏō·wn) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3591.htm">Strong's 3591: </a> Something to strike with, a dart spear, וּבַחֲנִ֣ית (ū·ḇa·ḥă·nîṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2595.htm">Strong's 2595: </a> A lance and sword, בְּחֶ֖רֶב (bə·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword but I וְאָנֹכִ֣י (wə·’ā·nō·ḵî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> I come בָֽא־ (ḇā-) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go against אֵלֶ֗יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to you in the name בְּשֵׁם֙ (bə·šêm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts, צְבָא֔וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign the God אֱלֹהֵ֛י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of the armies מַעַרְכ֥וֹת (ma·‘ar·ḵō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4634.htm">Strong's 4634: </a> An arrangement, a pile, a military array of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc whom אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you have defied. חֵרַֽפְתָּ׃ (ḥê·rap̄·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2778.htm">Strong's 2778: </a> To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:45 Then said David to the Philistine You (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-44.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:44"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:44" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-46.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:46"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:46" /></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>