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When it turned on me, I seized it by its hair, struck it and killed it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I go after it with a club and rescue the lamb from its mouth. If the animal turns on me, I catch it by the jaw and club it to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I went after him and struck him and delivered it out of his mouth. And if he arose against me, I caught him by his beard and struck him and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I went after it, struck it down, and delivered the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered <i>it</i> out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught <i>him</i> by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I went out after it and struck it, and delivered <i>the lamb</i> from its mouth; and when it arose against me, I caught <i>it</i> by its beard, and struck and killed it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I went out after it and attacked it, and rescued <i>the sheep</i> from its mouth; and when it rose up against me, I grabbed <i>it</i> by its mane and struck it and killed it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I went out after him and attacked him, and rescued it from his mouth; and when he rose up against me, I seized him by his beard and struck him and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I went out after him and attacked him, and rescued <i>it</i> from his mouth; and when he rose up against me, I seized <i>him</i> by his beard and struck him and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and I would go out after it and strike it and rescue <i>the lamb</i> from its mouth. Then it rose up against me, and I would seize <i>it</i> by its beard and strike it down and put it to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I went out after it and attacked it and rescued the lamb from its mouth; and when it rose up against me, I seized it by its whiskers and struck and killed it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I went after it, struck it down, and rescued the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I went after it, struck it down, and rescued the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth; and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I go after it and beat the wild animal until it lets the sheep go. If the wild animal turns and attacks me, I grab it by the throat and kill it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I went after it, struck it, and rescued the sheep from its mouth. If it attacked me, I took hold of its mane, struck it, and killed it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I go after it, attack it, and rescue the lamb. And if the lion or bear turns on me, I grab it by the throat and beat it to death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I would go out after it, strike it down, and rescue the lamb from its mouth. Then when it rose up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I went after it, struck it down, and delivered the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I would go out after it, strike it down, and rescue the sheep from its mouth. If it rose up against me, I would grab it by its jaw, strike it, and kill it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I went out after him, and struck him, and rescued it out of his mouth. When he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and struck him, and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And I went after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I went out after him, struck him, and rescued it out of his mouth. When he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, struck him, and killed him. <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 I have gone out after him, and struck him, and delivered [it] out of his mouth, and he rises against me, and I have taken hold on his beard, and struck him, and put him to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and I have gone out after him, and smitten him, and delivered out of his mouth, and he riseth against me, and I have taken hold on his beard, and smitten him, and put him to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I went forth after him, and I smote him, and I delivered from his mouth: and he arose upon me and I seized upon his beard, and I struck him and killed him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I pursued after them, and struck them, and delivered it out of their mouth: and they rose up against me, and I caught them by the throat, and I strangled and killed them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And I pursued after them, and I struck them, and I rescued from their mouth. And they rose up against me. And I caught them by the throat, and I strangled and killed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I would chase after it, attack it, and snatch the prey from its mouth. If it attacked me, I would seize it by the throat, strike it, and kill it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I went after it and struck it down, rescuing the lamb from its mouth; and if it turned against me, I would catch it by the jaw, strike it down, and kill it.<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 I went out after the lion and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth; and he growled at me, and I caught him by his beard, and I smote him and slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I went out after it and I struck it and I snatched it from its mouth and it was enraged against me and I caught him by his chin and I struck him and killed him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth; and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />then I went forth after him, and smote him, and drew <i>the spoil</i> out of his mouth: and as he rose up against me, then I caught hold of his throat, and smote him, and slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/17-35.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=4962" 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">34</span>David replied, “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock, <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: wə·yā·ṣā·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">I went</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">after it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: wə·hik·ki·ṯîw (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">struck it down,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: wə·hiṣ·ṣal·tî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">and delivered the lamb</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: mip·pîw (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">from its mouth.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">If it reared up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: wə·he·ḥĕ·zaq·tî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">I would grab</a> <a href="/hebrew/2206.htm" title="2206: biz·qā·nōw (Prep-b:: N-csc:: 3ms) -- Beard, chin. From zaqen; the beard.">it by its fur,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: wə·hik·ki·ṯîw (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">strike it down,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: wa·hă·mî·tîw (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">and kill it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>Your 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.”…<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="/judges/14-5.htm">Judges 14:5-6</a></span><br />Then Samson went down to Timnah with his father and mother and came to the vineyards of Timnah. Suddenly a young lion came roaring at him, / and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">1 Samuel 17:34</a></span><br />David replied, “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20</a></span><br />And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/3-12.htm">Amos 3:12</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “As the shepherd snatches from the mouth of the lion two legs or a piece of an ear, so the Israelites dwelling in Samaria will be rescued having just the corner of a bed or the cushion of a couch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a></span><br />But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-13.htm">Psalm 91:13</a></span><br />You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4</a></span><br />For this is what the LORD has said to me: “Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its prey—and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamor—so the LORD of Hosts will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and its heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-33.htm">Hebrews 11:33-34</a></span><br />who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5</a></span><br />Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a></span><br />Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/7-2.htm">Psalm 7:2</a></span><br />or they will shred my soul like a lion and tear me to pieces with no one to rescue me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-21.htm">Psalm 22:21</a></span><br />Save me from the mouth of the lion; at the horns of the wild oxen You have answered me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-10.htm">Psalm 34:10</a></span><br />Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-17.htm">Psalm 35:17</a></span><br />How long, O Lord, will You look on? Rescue my soul from their ravages, my precious life from these lions.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.</p><p class="hdg">smote him</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/14-5.htm">Judges 14:5,6</a></b></br> Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20</a></b></br> And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-13.htm">Psalm 91:13</a></b></br> Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/15-7.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-5.htm">Beard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-27.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-2.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-48.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-27.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-34.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-8.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-48.htm">Overcame</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-45.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-15.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-20.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-27.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-34.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-9.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-7.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-7.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">Turning</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-13.htm">Beard</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-16.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-13.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-13.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">Overcame</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-18.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-25.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-9.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-11.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-28.htm">Turning</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being ready to battle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Goliath challenges a combat</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">David, sent by his father to visit his brothers, takes the challenge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">Eliab chides him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-30.htm">He is brought to Saul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-32.htm">shows the reason of his confidence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-38.htm">and slays the giant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">55. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm">Saul takes notice of David</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of shepherding, a shepherd's responsibility was to protect the flock at all costs. David's willingness to pursue a predator reflects his dedication and bravery, qualities that foreshadow his future role as a leader of Israel. This action can be seen as a precursor to his pursuit of righteousness and justice as king.<p><b>struck it down</b><br>David's ability to strike down a predator demonstrates his skill and strength, even as a young shepherd. This act of striking down a threat is symbolic of God's empowerment of His chosen leaders to overcome obstacles. It also prefigures David's later victory over Goliath, where he again strikes down a formidable enemy, showing that God equips those He calls.<p><b>and delivered the lamb from its mouth</b><br>The act of delivering the lamb signifies salvation and rescue, themes central to the biblical narrative. David's role as a deliverer of the lamb mirrors God's role as the Deliverer of Israel. This imagery is also a type of Christ, the Good Shepherd, who delivers His people from sin and death, as seen in <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>.<p><b>If it reared up against me</b><br>This phrase indicates the potential danger and aggression of the predator. David's readiness to confront such danger reflects his faith and reliance on God's protection. It also illustrates the spiritual battles believers face, where they must stand firm against the adversary, as encouraged in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>.<p><b>I would grab it by its fur</b><br>Grabbing the predator by its fur shows David's hands-on approach and personal involvement in protecting his flock. This action signifies the intimate and personal care God has for His people, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a>, where God is depicted as a shepherd who gathers the lambs in His arms.<p><b>strike it down</b><br>The repetition of striking down emphasizes the decisive action required to eliminate threats. It underscores the theme of divine justice and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. This mirrors the eschatological hope found in Revelation, where Christ will ultimately defeat all evil.<p><b>and kill it</b><br>The finality of killing the predator signifies complete victory and the removal of the threat. This act of killing can be seen as a type of Christ's victory over sin and death through His crucifixion and resurrection. It also points to the ultimate defeat of Satan, as prophesied in <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a> and fulfilled in <a href="/revelation/20-10.htm">Revelation 20:10</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The young shepherd who would later become the king of Israel. In this passage, he demonstrates his courage and faith by recounting his experience of protecting his flock from predators.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sheep.htm">Sheep</a></b><br>Represents the flock that David was responsible for as a shepherd. The sheep symbolize those who are vulnerable and in need of protection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/lion_and_bear.htm">Lion and Bear</a></b><br>Predators that threatened David's flock. They symbolize the dangers and challenges that believers may face in life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation that David would eventually lead. This event foreshadows David's future role as a protector and leader of God's people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/goliath.htm">Goliath</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">1 Samuel 17</a> is David's preparation to face Goliath, the Philistine giant. David's past experiences with the lion and bear build his faith and confidence to confront Goliath.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_danger.htm">Courage in the Face of Danger</a></b><br>David's actions teach us to confront challenges with courage, trusting in God's strength rather than our own.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_responsibilities.htm">Faithfulness in Small Responsibilities</a></b><br>David's faithfulness in protecting his sheep prepared him for greater responsibilities. We should be diligent in our current roles, trusting that God is preparing us for future tasks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_preparation_and_provision.htm">God's Preparation and Provision</a></b><br>God uses past experiences to prepare us for future challenges. Reflect on how God has equipped you through past trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as David fought physical predators, believers are called to stand firm against spiritual threats, using the armor of God as described in <a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6</a>.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Trust in God's Deliverance</a></b><br>David's confidence was rooted in his past experiences of God's deliverance. We should remember and recount God's faithfulness in our lives to build our faith.<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/what_does_'rod_and_staff_comfort'_mean.htm">What does "your rod and staff comfort me" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_deut._17_14-20_and_1_sam._8_conflict.htm">How does Deuteronomy 17:14-20's endorsement of a human king align with 1 Samuel 8's warning against monarchy, and are these texts contradictory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_sam_12_14-15_contradict_deut_17.htm">Why does Samuel's speech in 1 Samuel 12:14-15 seem at odds with earlier promises of a king in Deuteronomy 17:14-20?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/17-35.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">I went</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָצָ֧אתִי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·ṣā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common 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">after it,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרָ֛יו</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">struck it down,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִכִּתִ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hik·ki·ṯîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | 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">and delivered [the lamb]</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִצַּ֣לְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiṣ·ṣal·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from its mouth.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפִּ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">If it reared up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣קָם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against me,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלַ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I would grab</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהֶחֱזַ֙קְתִּי֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·he·ḥĕ·zaq·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it by its fur,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּזְקָנ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(biz·qā·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2206.htm">Strong's 2206: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beard, chin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">strike it down,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִכִּתִ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hik·ki·ṯîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | 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">and kill it.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַהֲמִיתִּֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(wa·hă·mî·tîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/17-35.htm">1 Samuel 17:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/17-35.htm">1 Samuel 17:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/17-35.htm">1 Samuel 17:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/17-35.htm">1 Samuel 17:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/17-35.htm">1 Samuel 17:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/17-35.htm">1 Samuel 17:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/17-35.htm">1 Samuel 17:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/17-35.htm">1 Samuel 17:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/17-35.htm">1 Samuel 17:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/17-35.htm">1 Samuel 17:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/17-35.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 17:35 I went out after him and struck (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 17:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 17:36" /></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>