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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For forty days the Philistine came forward every morning and evening and took his stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For forty days, every morning and evening, the Philistine champion strutted in front of the Israelite army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For forty days the Philistine came forward and took his stand, morning and evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For forty days the Philistine came forward every morning and evening to take his stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the Philistine drew near and presented himself forty days, morning and evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistine came forward morning and evening, and took his stand for forty days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The Philistine came forward morning and evening for forty days and took his stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the Philistine came forward morning and evening for forty days, and took his stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the Philistine approached, morning and evening, for forty days and took his stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The Philistine [Goliath] came out morning and evening, and took his stand for forty days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Every morning and evening for forty days the Philistine came forward and took his stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Every morning and evening for 40 days the Philistine came forward and took his stand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Goliath came out and gave his challenge every morning and every evening for 40 days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Each morning and evening for 40 days, the Philistine came forward and made his challenge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Goliath challenged the Israelites every morning and evening for forty days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For 40 days the Philistine would come forward, morning and evening, to take his position.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For forty days the Philistine came forward every morning and evening to take his stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Meanwhile for forty days the Philistine approached every morning and evening and took his position.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The Philistine came near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Philistine draws near, morning and evening, and stations himself [for] forty days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the Philistine draweth nigh, morning and evening, and stationeth himself forty days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he of the rovers will draw near, the morning and the evening, and he will take a stand forty days.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now the Philistine came out morning and evening, and presented himself forty days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Truly, the Philistine advanced morning and evening, and he stood forth, for forty days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Meanwhile the Philistine came forward and took his stand morning and evening for forty days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For forty days the Philistine came forward and took his stand, morning and evening.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself for forty days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Philistine came early and when it became dark, and he remained forty days<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=4767" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">David Accepts the Challenge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>but David went back and forth from Saul to tend his father’s sheep in Bethlehem. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/705.htm" title="705: ’ar·bā·‘îm (Number-cp) -- Forty. Multiple of arba'; forty.">For forty</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">days</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/5066.htm" title="5066: way·yig·gaš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To draw near, approach. ">came forward</a> <a href="/hebrew/7925.htm" title="7925: haš·kêm (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; but used only as denominative from shkem; literally, to load up, i.e. To start early in the morning.">every morning</a> <a href="/hebrew/6150.htm" title="6150: wə·ha·‘ă·rêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To become evening, grow dark. A primitive root; to grow dusky at sundown.">and evening</a> <a href="/hebrew/3320.htm" title="3320: way·yiṯ·yaṣ·ṣêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To set or station oneself, take one's stand. A primitive root; to place; reflexively, to station, offer, continue.">to take his stand.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>One day Jesse said to his son David, “Take this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp.…<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="/numbers/14-34.htm">Numbers 14:34</a></span><br />In keeping with the forty days you spied out the land, you shall bear your guilt forty years—a year for each day—and you will experience My alienation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-1.htm">Judges 6:1</a></span><br />Again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD; so He delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm">1 Kings 18:36</a></span><br />At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/16-35.htm">Exodus 16:35</a></span><br />The Israelites ate manna forty years, until they came to a land where they could settle; they ate manna until they reached the border of Canaan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/6-3.htm">Joshua 6:3-4</a></span><br />March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. / Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-9.htm">2 Kings 19:9-10</a></span><br />Now Sennacherib had been warned about Tirhakah king of Cush: “Look, he has set out to fight against you.” So Sennacherib again sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying, / “Give this message to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Do not let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you by saying that Jerusalem will not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-1.htm">Nehemiah 4:1-3</a></span><br />Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was furious and filled with indignation. He ridiculed the Jews / before his associates and the army of Samaria, saying, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Can they restore the wall by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Can they bring these burnt stones back to life from the mounds of rubble?” / Then Tobiah the Ammonite, who was beside him, said, “If even a fox were to climb up on what they are building, it would break down their wall of stones!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1-3</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? / When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. / Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-23.htm">Isaiah 37:23-24</a></span><br />Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! / Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-1.htm">Matthew 4:1-2</a></span><br />Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. / After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a></span><br />And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Matthew 26:41</a></span><br />“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-13.htm">Mark 1:13</a></span><br />and He was there for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered to Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.</p><p class="hdg">forty days</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/4-2.htm">Matthew 4:2</a></b></br> And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/4-2.htm">Luke 4:2</a></b></br> Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/9-18.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-2.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-12.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-38.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-11.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/judges/21-4.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-22.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-10.htm">Stationeth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-21.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-5.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-20.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-23.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-11.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-3.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-10.htm">Stationeth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being ready to battle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Goliath challenges a combat</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">David, sent by his father to visit his brothers, takes the challenge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">Eliab chides him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">He is brought to Saul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-32.htm">shows the reason of his confidence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">and slays the giant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">55. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">Saul takes notice of David</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </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 /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>For forty days</b><br>The number forty is significant in the Bible, often symbolizing a period of testing, trial, or probation. Examples include the forty days and nights of rain during the flood (<a href="/genesis/7-12.htm">Genesis 7:12</a>), Moses' forty days on Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/24-18.htm">Exodus 24:18</a>), and Jesus' forty days of fasting in the wilderness (<a href="/matthew/4-2.htm">Matthew 4:2</a>). In this context, the forty days represent a time of challenge and intimidation for Israel, testing their faith and resolve.<p><b>the Philistine</b><br>This refers to Goliath, the champion of the Philistines, who were a sea-faring people and one of Israel's main adversaries during this period. The Philistines occupied the coastal regions of Canaan and were known for their advanced weaponry and military prowess. Goliath's presence symbolizes the formidable opposition faced by Israel, both physically and spiritually.<p><b>came forward</b><br>Goliath's act of coming forward signifies a challenge to the Israelites, a call to battle, and a test of their courage. This act of stepping out from the Philistine ranks is a direct confrontation, demanding a response from Israel. It highlights the tension and fear that gripped the Israelite camp.<p><b>every morning and evening</b><br>The repetition of Goliath's challenge twice daily underscores the persistent nature of the threat. Morning and evening were significant times for prayer and sacrifice in Israel (<a href="/exodus/29-39.htm">Exodus 29:39</a>), suggesting that Goliath's defiance was not only a military challenge but also a spiritual affront. This relentless provocation aimed to demoralize the Israelites and shake their faith in God.<p><b>to take his stand</b><br>Goliath's stance is symbolic of defiance and dominance. In biblical terms, taking a stand often implies readiness for battle or a declaration of intent (<a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13</a>). Goliath's position as a giant warrior represents the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that God's people often face. This scene foreshadows the ultimate victory of David, a type of Christ, who defeats the giant not by might, but by faith in God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/goliath.htm">Goliath</a></b><br>A Philistine giant and warrior who challenged the Israelites, representing the forces of opposition against God's people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, led by King Saul, who were encamped in the Valley of Elah, facing the Philistine threat.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A perennial enemy of Israel, representing the worldly powers and opposition to God's purposes.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_elah.htm">Valley of Elah</a></b><br>The geographical location where the standoff between the Israelites and the Philistines took place.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/forty_days.htm">Forty Days</a></b><br>A significant period in biblical terms, often associated with testing, trial, and preparation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_forty_days.htm">The Significance of Forty Days</a></b><br>The number forty in the Bible often symbolizes a period of testing, trial, and preparation. Just as Goliath challenged Israel for forty days, we may face prolonged periods of spiritual testing. These times are opportunities for growth and reliance on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/facing_giants_in_our_lives.htm">Facing Giants in Our Lives</a></b><br>Goliath represents the daunting challenges and fears we encounter. Like the Israelites, we may feel overwhelmed, but we are called to trust in God's power and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_persistence.htm">The Power of Persistence</a></b><br>Goliath's persistence in challenging Israel highlights the relentless nature of spiritual warfare. We must be equally persistent in our faith and reliance on God, standing firm in His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_overcoming_challenges.htm">The Role of Faith in Overcoming Challenges</a></b><br>The account of David and Goliath ultimately points to the power of faith in God to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Our faith, like David's, should be rooted in the knowledge of God's past faithfulness and His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_david_seek_refuge_with_enemies.htm">How could David justify seeking refuge among Israel's enemies in 1 Samuel 27:1?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david's_men_fight_nonstop.htm">How could David and his men realistically fight from dusk until the following evening without rest (1 Samuel 30:17)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/summarize_the_exodus_from_egypt..htm">What does the Bible say about gun confiscation?</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>(16) <span class= "bld">And presented himself forty days.</span>--Wordsworth, following Augustine, sees here a reference to the temptation of the true David, who "was in the wilderness <span class= "ital">forty days, </span>tempted of the devil." "In David is Christ . . . do not, therefore, read this history of David as if it did not concern you who are members of Christ." (Aug. in Psalms 143).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 16-19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Philistine .... presented himself.</span> <span class="accented">I.e.</span> took his stand (see on 1 Samuel 10:23; 12:7, 16). This verse takes up the narrative, disturbed by the inserted explanation about David's family relations. The extraordinary formation of the ground, as described in ver. 3, shows how it was possible for this challenge to go on for forty days without either army advancing or retiring. During this long time it seems to have been the business of the friends at home to supply the combatants with food, and so Jesse sends David with <span class="cmt_word">an ephah</span>, about three pecks, <span class="cmt_word">of parched corn</span> - as the word is spelt in the Hebrew it means "parched pease." Also <span class="cmt_word">ten loaves,</span> and, for the captain of their thousand, <span class="cmt_word">ten cheeses</span> - rather, "ten slices of fresh curd." David was also <span class="cmt_word">to take their pledge</span>. Apparently neither Eliab nor his brethren could write, and therefore they would send back to their father some token previously agreed upon to show that they were in good health, and had received the supplies sent them. <span class="cmt_word">Now Saul,</span> etc. This is a part of Jesse's speech, telling David where he would find his brethren. For <span class="accented">were</span>, the right translation is, "They are in the terebinth valley, fighting with the Philistines." <p> CHAPTER 17:20-58 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-16.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">For forty</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבָּעִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·bā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_705.htm">Strong's 705: </a> </span><span class="str2">Forty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">days</span><br /><span class="heb">יֽוֹם׃</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Philistine</span><br /><span class="heb">הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(hap·pə·liš·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came forward</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּגַּ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yig·gaš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> </span><span class="str2">To draw near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">every morning</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְׁכֵּ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(haš·kêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7925.htm">Strong's 7925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To load up, to start early in the morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and evening</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַעֲרֵ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ha·‘ă·rêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6150.htm">Strong's 6150: </a> </span><span class="str2">To become evening, grow dark</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to take his stand.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתְיַצֵּ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṯ·yaṣ·ṣêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3320.htm">Strong's 3320: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set or station oneself, take one's stand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-16.htm">1 Samuel 17:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-16.htm">1 Samuel 17:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-16.htm">1 Samuel 17:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-16.htm">1 Samuel 17:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-16.htm">1 Samuel 17:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-16.htm">1 Samuel 17:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-16.htm">1 Samuel 17:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-16.htm">1 Samuel 17:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-16.htm">1 Samuel 17:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-16.htm">1 Samuel 17:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/17-16.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:16 The Philistine drew near morning and evening (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:17" /></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>