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He struck them with such force that they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />War broke out again after that, and David led his troops against the Philistines. He attacked them with such fury that they all ran away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And there was war again. And David went out and fought with the Philistines and struck them with a great blow, so that they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When war broke out again, David went out and fought the Philistines and struck them with such a mighty blow that they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And there was war again: and David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and they fled from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And there was war again; and David went out and fought with the Philistines, and struck them with a mighty blow, and they fled from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When there was war again, David went out and fought the Philistines and defeated them with great slaughter, so that they fled from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When there was war again, David went out and fought with the Philistines and defeated them with great slaughter, so that they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />When there was war again, David went out and fought with the Philistines, and defeated them with great slaughter, so that they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then there was war again. And David went out and fought with the Philistines and struck them with a great slaughter, so that they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then there was war again, and David went out and fought with the Philistines and defeated them with a great slaughter, and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When war broke out again, David went out and fought against the Philistines. He defeated them with such great force that they fled from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When war broke out again, David went out and fought against the Philistines. He defeated them with such a great force that they fled from him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there was war again: and David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The next time there was a war with the Philistines, David fought hard and forced them to retreat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And there was war again: and David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When war broke out again, David went to fight the Philistines. He defeated them so decisively that they fled from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />War with the Philistines broke out again. David attacked them and defeated them so thoroughly that they fled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The war continued and David went out to fight against the Philistines. He thoroughly defeated them, and they fled before David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When war broke out again, David went out and fought the Philistines and struck them with such a mighty blow that they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now once again there was war. So David went out to fight the Philistines. He defeated them thoroughly and they ran away from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There was war again. David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and killed them with a great slaughter; and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And there was war again: and David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and they fled from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There was war again. David went out and fought with the Philistines, and killed them with a great slaughter; and they fled before him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And there adds to be war, and David goes out and fights against the Philistines, and strikes among them [with] a great striking, and they flee from his face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And there addeth to be war, and David goeth out and fighteth against the Philistines, and smiteth among them -- a great smiting, and they flee from his face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And there will add to be war: and David will go forth and fight against the rovers, and will strike among them a great blow, and they will flee from his face.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the war began again, and David went out and fought against the Philistines, and defeated them with a great slaughter, and they fled from his face. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the war was stirred up again. And David went out and fought against the Philistines. And he struck them down with a great slaughter. And they fled from his face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When war broke out again, David went out to fight against the Philistines and inflicted such a great defeat upon them that they fled from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Again there was war, and David went out to fight the Philistines. He launched a heavy attack on them, so that they fled before him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And there was war again; and David went out and fought with the Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And war continued, and David went out and fought with the Philistines, and he struck at them a great slaughter, and they fled from before him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And there was war again; and David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And there was again war against Saul; and David did valiantly, and fought against the Philistines, and smote them with a very great slaughter, and they fled from before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/19-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=5620" 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/19.htm">Saul Attempts to Kill David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>So Jonathan summoned David and told him all these things. Then Jonathan brought David to Saul to serve him as he had before. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: ham·mil·ḥā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">When war</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: lih·yō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">broke out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3254.htm" title="3254: wat·tō·w·sep̄ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To add. A primitive root; to add or augment.">again,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·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/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">went out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: way·yil·lā·ḥem (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">and fought</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: bap·pə·liš·tîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yaḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">and struck</a> <a href="/hebrew/bā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh (Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">with such a mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/4347.htm" title="4347: mak·kāh (N-fs) -- A blow, wound, slaughter. Or makkeh; from nakah; a blow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence.">blow</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: way·yā·nu·sū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">that they fled</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pā·nāw (Prep-m:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp,…<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="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">1 Samuel 18:6-7</a></span><br />As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">1 Samuel 17:50-51</a></span><br />Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">1 Samuel 14:47-48</a></span><br />After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. / He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">1 Samuel 23:1-5</a></span><br />Now it was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and looting the threshing floors.” / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” / But David’s men said to him, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/11-11.htm">1 Samuel 11:11</a></span><br />The next day Saul organized the troops into three divisions, and during the morning watch they invaded the camp of the Ammonites and slaughtered them, until the hottest part of the day. And the survivors were so scattered that no two of them were left together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-14</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. / David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1-13</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute. / As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-14</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them. / Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-1.htm">2 Chronicles 20:1-30</a></span><br />After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. / Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi). / Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32-40</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. / He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. / He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-13.htm">Isaiah 42:13</a></span><br />The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/3-10.htm">Judges 3:10</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And there was war again: and David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and they fled from him.</p><p class="hdg">David</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3</a></b></br> Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this <i>will</i> I <i>be</i> confident.</p><p class="hdg">him [heb] his face </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/18-29.htm">Addeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-9.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-7.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-57.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-27.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-17.htm">Once</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-30.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">Slaughter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-57.htm">Smiting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/19-21.htm">Addeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-36.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-17.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-15.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-4.htm">Once</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">Slaughter</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">Smiting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-8.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-1.htm">Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">Hannah in grief prays for a child</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-12.htm">Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-19.htm">Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">She presents him, according to her vow, to the Lord</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/1_samuel/19.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Once again there was war</b><br />This phrase indicates the recurring nature of conflict between Israel and the Philistines. Historically, the Philistines were a significant threat to Israel, often engaging in battles for territorial control. The Hebrew word for "war" here is "מִלְחָמָה" (milchamah), which conveys not just physical battle but also the spiritual and moral struggles that accompany warfare. This reminds us of the ongoing spiritual battles Christians face, emphasizing the need for vigilance and reliance on God.<p><b>and David went out</b><br />David's proactive approach to the conflict is highlighted here. The Hebrew verb "יָצָא" (yatsa) means "to go out" or "to come forth," suggesting initiative and courage. David's leadership and willingness to confront the enemy reflect his trust in God and his role as a divinely appointed leader. This serves as an inspiration for believers to step out in faith, trusting in God's guidance and strength.<p><b>and fought the Philistines</b><br />The Philistines were a formidable enemy, often representing the forces of evil and opposition to God's people. The Hebrew word for "fought" is "נִלְחַם" (nilcham), which implies engaging in battle with determination and purpose. David's engagement with the Philistines symbolizes the Christian's call to spiritual warfare, standing firm against the forces of darkness with the armor of God (<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>).<p><b>He struck them with such a mighty blow</b><br />This phrase emphasizes the power and effectiveness of David's actions. The Hebrew word for "struck" is "נָכָה" (nakah), meaning to smite or defeat. The "mighty blow" signifies not just physical strength but also divine empowerment. David's victory is a testament to God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. It encourages believers to rely on God's strength in overcoming challenges and adversaries.<p><b>that they fled before him</b><br />The Philistines' retreat highlights the fear and disarray that result from encountering God's anointed. The Hebrew word "נָס" (nas) means to flee or escape, indicating a complete and decisive victory. This outcome underscores the theme of divine intervention and protection. For Christians, it serves as a reminder that when God is for us, no enemy can stand against us (<a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a>), and that ultimate victory is assured through Christ.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 8, 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The</span> - more correctly <span class="accented">an</span> - <span class="cmt_word">evil spirit from Jehovah.</span> The friendly relations between Saul and David continued for some time; but when at length war broke out again, David acquitted himself with his usual ability and success, whereupon Saul's envy and jealousy returned, and fits of melancholy, deepening into insanity, once again over. clouded his reason. It is no longer called "an evil spirit from God," as in <a href="/1_samuel/18-10.htm">1 Samuel 18:10</a>, but <span class="cmt_word">from Jehovah,</span> as in <a href="/1_samuel/16-14.htm">1 Samuel 16:14</a>, suggesting that it was no longer a natural influence, but that Saul, having broken his covenant relations with Jehovah, was now punished by him. While in this moody state the same temptation to slay David with his javelin came over him, but with such violence that he was no longer able to restrain his evil intent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/19-8.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 war</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">broke out</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽהְי֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(lih·yō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">again,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתּ֥וֹסֶף</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tō·w·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3254.htm">Strong's 3254: </a> </span><span class="str2">To add, augment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִ֜ד</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·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">went out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּצֵ֨א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and fought</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּלָּ֣חֶם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yil·lā·ḥem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> </span><span class="str2">To feed on, to consume, to battle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Philistines</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּפְּלִשְׁתִּ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(bap·pə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | 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">and struck</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֤ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּהֶם֙</span> <span class="translit">(bā·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">with such a mighty</span><br /><span class="heb">גְדוֹלָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">blow</span><br /><span class="heb">מַכָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(mak·kāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4347.htm">Strong's 4347: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wound, carnage, pestilence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that they fled</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּנֻ֖סוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·nu·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_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flit, vanish away</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before him.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפָּנָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/19-8.htm">1 Samuel 19:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/19-8.htm">1 Samuel 19:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/19-8.htm">1 Samuel 19:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/19-8.htm">1 Samuel 19:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/19-8.htm">1 Samuel 19:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/19-8.htm">1 Samuel 19:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/19-8.htm">1 Samuel 19:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/19-8.htm">1 Samuel 19:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/19-8.htm">1 Samuel 19:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/19-8.htm">1 Samuel 19:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 19:8 There was war again: and David went (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/19-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 19:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 19:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 19:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 19:9" /></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>