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And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Moreover David said, “The LORD, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “Go, and the LORD be with you!” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And David said, “The LORD who saved me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear, He will save me from the hand of this Philistine.” So Saul said to David, “Go, and may the LORD be with you.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> And David said, &#8220The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.&#8221 And Saul said to David, &#8220Go, and may the LORD be with you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And David said, “The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “Go, and may the LORD be with you.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And David said, “Yahweh, who delivered me from the hand of the lion and from the hand of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “Go, and may Yahweh be with you.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> David said, “The LORD who rescued me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “Go, and may the LORD be with you.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then David said, “The LORD who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and may the LORD be with you.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then David said, &#8220The LORD who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.&#8221 Saul said to David, &#8220Go, and may the LORD be with you.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David said, Jehovah that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and Jehovah shall be with thee. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD has rescued me from the claws of lions and bears, and he will keep me safe from the hands of this Philistine. "All right," Saul answered, "go ahead and fight him. And I hope the LORD will help you." <a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David said, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD shall be with thee. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David added, "The LORD, who saved me from the lion and the bear, will save me from this Philistine." "Go," Saul told David, "and may the LORD be with you." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD has saved me from lions and bears; he will save me from this Philistine." "All right," Saul answered. "Go, and the LORD be with you." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> David continued, "The LORD who delivered me from the power of the lion and the power of the bear will also deliver me from the power of this Philistine." Saul told David, "Go! And may the LORD be with you." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> David added, ?The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.? ?Go,? said Saul, ?and may the LORD be with you.? <a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a> David went on to say, "The LORD who delivered me from the lion and the bear will also deliver me from the hand of this Philistine!" Then Saul said to David, "Go! The LORD will be with you." <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The LORD who delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine." Saul said to David, "Go; and the LORD shall be with you." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said to David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. <a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a> David said, “Yahweh, who delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of the paw of the bear, will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go! Yahweh will be with you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David says, “YHWH, who delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, He delivers me from the hand of this Philistine.” And Saul says to David, “Go, and YHWH is with you.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David saith, 'Jehovah, who delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, He doth deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.' And Saul saith unto David, 'Go, and Jehovah is with thee.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will say, Jehovah who delivered me from the hand of the lion and from the hand of the bear, he will deliver me from the hand of this rover. And Saul will say to David, Go, and Jehovah shall be with thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David said: The Lord who delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said to David: Go, and the Lord be with thee. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And David said, “The Lord who rescued me from the hand of the lion, and from the hand of the bear, he himself will free me from the hand of this Philistine.” Then Saul said to David, “Go, and may the Lord be with you.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a> David continued: “The same LORD who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul answered David, “Go! the LORD will be with you.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David said, “The LORD, who saved me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, will save me from the hand of this Philistine.” So Saul said to David, “Go, and may the LORD be with you!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> David said moreover, The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear will deliver me out of the hands of the Philistine. And Saul said to David, Go, and the LORD be with you. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David said: “LORD JEHOVAH who saved me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, he will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine!” And Shaul said to David: “Go, and LORD JEHOVAH be with you!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David said: 'The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, He will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine.' And Saul said unto David: 'Go, and the LORD shall be with thee.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> The Lord who delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this uncircumcised Philistine. And Saul said to David, Go, and the Lord shall be with thee. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-37.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=4985" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">David Accepts the Challenge</a> …36Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.” 37<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/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">added,</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.">“The LORD,</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.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: hiṣ·ṣi·la·nî (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">delivered me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yaḏ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from the claws</a> <a href="/hebrew/738.htm" title="738: hā·’ă·rî (Art:: N-ms) -- A lion. Or earyeh; from 'arah; a lion.">of the lion</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: ū·mî·yaḏ (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/1677.htm" title="1677: had·dōḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- A bear. Or dowb; from dabab; the bear.">the bear,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: yaṣ·ṣî·lê·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">will deliver me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yaḏ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from the hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zɛ·hs (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">of this</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: hap·pə·liš·tî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">Philistine.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lêḵ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">“Go,”</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/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“and may the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·māḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with you.”</a> <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="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a> The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. <a href="/psalms/34-4.htm">Psalm 34:4-7</a> I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. / Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed. / This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles. ... <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1-2</a> 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. <a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31-33</a> As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. / For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? / God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a> But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” <a href="/judges/6-14.htm">Judges 6:14-16</a> The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?” / “Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I save Israel? Indeed, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s house.” / “Surely I will be with you,” the LORD replied, “and you will strike down all the Midianites as one man.” <a href="/2_kings/19-19.htm">2 Kings 19:19</a> And now, O LORD our God, please save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God.” <a href="/daniel/3-17.htm">Daniel 3:17</a> If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. <a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a> My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28-31</a> Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. / Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. ... <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22-24</a> “Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them. / “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. / Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. <a href="/luke/1-37.htm">Luke 1:37</a> For no word from God will ever fail.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said to David, Go, and the LORD be with you.The Lord<a href="/1_samuel/7-12.htm">1 Samuel 7:12</a> Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.<a href="/psalms/11-1.htm">Psalm 11:1</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?<a href="/psalms/18-16.htm">Psalm 18:16,17</a> He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters… Go<a href="/1_samuel/20-13.htm">1 Samuel 20:13</a> The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father.<a href="/1_samuel/24-19.htm">1 Samuel 24:19</a> For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.<a href="/1_samuel/26-25.htm">1 Samuel 26:25</a> Then Saul said to David, Blessed be thou, my son David: thou shalt both do great things, and also shalt still prevail. So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-37.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-35.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Lion</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-21.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/daniel/6-27.htm">Paw</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-48.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-39.htm">Saviour</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-46.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-10.htm">Lion</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-3.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-16.htm">Paw</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-7.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">Saviour</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>David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, David's confidence in God's deliverance is rooted in his past experiences as a shepherd. In the ancient Near East, shepherds often faced dangerous predators, and David's victories over a lion and a bear demonstrate his courage and reliance on God. This phrase highlights the biblical theme of God's faithfulness and protection, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23</a>, where God is depicted as a shepherd. David's trust in God foreshadows the deliverance and salvation themes found throughout the Bible.will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” David's faith is not just based on past experiences but also on his understanding of God's covenant with Israel. The Philistines were a constant threat to Israel, and Goliath represented a challenge not just to the army but to the God of Israel. David's declaration is an expression of his belief that God will continue to protect and deliver His people, as He has done in the past. This confidence in divine intervention is echoed in other biblical narratives, such as the deliverance of Israel from Egypt.“Go,” said Saul, King Saul's response to David is significant. Despite his initial skepticism, Saul allows David to face Goliath, indicating a moment of trust in David's faith and courage. Saul's leadership is often contrasted with David's in the biblical narrative, highlighting Saul's reliance on human strength and David's reliance on God. This moment marks a turning point where Saul, albeit briefly, acknowledges the possibility of divine intervention through David.“and may the LORD be with you.” Saul's blessing, "may the LORD be with you," is a common biblical expression of hope for divine presence and favor. It reflects the understanding that success and victory come from God's presence and support. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of God's presence with His chosen leaders, as seen with Moses, Joshua, and later with Jesus Christ, who is called "Immanuel," meaning "God with us" (<a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a>). Saul's words, though perhaps spoken with uncertainty, align with the biblical truth that God's presence is essential for overcoming challenges.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> A young shepherd who later becomes the king of Israel. Known for his faith in God and his courage, David is the central figure in this passage, expressing his trust in God's deliverance. 2. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, who is hesitant about David's ability to face Goliath but ultimately allows him to go, expressing a blessing over him. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and power to deliver His people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lion_and_the_bear.htm">The Lion and the Bear</a> Past adversaries that David faced while tending his father's sheep, symbolizing God's past faithfulness and deliverance. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_philistine.htm">The Philistine (Goliath)</a> The giant warrior challenging Israel, representing a formidable enemy that David is preparing to confront with God's help.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_past_deliverance.htm">Faith in God's Past Deliverance</a> David's confidence is rooted in his past experiences of God's faithfulness. Reflect on how God has delivered you in the past to strengthen your faith for current challenges. <a href="/topical/c/courage_to_face_giants.htm">Courage to Face Giants</a> Like David, we are called to face our "giants" with courage, trusting in God's power rather than our own strength. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_in_trials.htm">God's Presence in Trials</a> Saul's blessing, "may the LORD be with you," reminds us that God's presence is crucial when facing life's battles. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_through_past_experiences.htm">Preparation through Past Experiences</a> David's encounters with the lion and the bear prepared him for Goliath. Consider how God might be using your current circumstances to prepare you for future challenges. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_and_encouragement.htm">The Role of Leadership and Encouragement</a> Saul's eventual support of David highlights the importance of leaders encouraging those they lead to trust in God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17</a> <a href="/q/how_does_achish_accept_david_in_1_sam_29.htm">How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_faith_inspire_courage.htm">How does faith inspire courage in adversity?</a> <a href="/q/are_psalm_140_conflicts_validated.htm">Is there any archeological or historical data to validate the specific conflicts described in Psalm 140, or are these events unsubstantiated?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) Go, and the Lord be with thee.--This permission and blessing of King Saul recalls the Saul of old days, before the covenant between him and the Mighty One of Israel was broken, before the Spirit of the Lord had departed from him. It was a great act of courageous trust in the Glorious Arm which had, Saul knew, so often fought for Israel. We must bear in mind that it was no mere duel between two fighting men, an Israelite and a Philistine, but that the fortunes of the nation for an indefinite period were to be staked on this momentous single combat between a tried warrior of gigantic strength and a boy quite unaccustomed to martial exercises, and, as we shall presently see, a stranger even to a soldier's dress and martial equipment.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 37. - Saul said unto David, Go. The king's consent was necessary before David could act as the champion of the Israelites. It was a courageous act in Saul to give his permission, considering the conditions of the combat (see ver. 9), but the two arguments here given persuaded him: the first, David's strong confidence in Jehovah, insuring his courage; and, secondly, the coolness and bravery he had shown in these dangerous encounters with savage animals. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>David דָּוִד֒ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse added, וַיֹּאמֶר֮ (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 “The LORD יְהוָ֗ה (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 who אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’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 delivered me הִצִּלַ֜נִי (hiṣ·ṣi·la·nî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver from the claws מִיַּ֤ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of the lion הָֽאֲרִי֙ (hā·’ă·rî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_738.htm">Strong's 738: </a> A lion [and] וּמִיַּ֣ד (ū·mî·yaḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand the bear הַדֹּ֔ב (had·dōḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1677.htm">Strong's 1677: </a> The bear will deliver me יַצִּילֵ֔נִי (yaṣ·ṣî·lê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver from the hand מִיַּ֥ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that Philistine.” הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֖י (hap·pə·liš·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia “Go,” לֵ֔ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (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 Saul, שָׁא֤וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites “and may the LORD וַֽיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel be יִהְיֶ֥ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be with you.” עִמָּֽךְ׃ (‘im·māḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:37 David said Yahweh who delivered me out (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:38" /></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>