1 Samuel 17 - Study the King James Bible

Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim.

gathered: 1 Samuel 7:7, 1 Samuel 13:5, 1 Samuel 14:46, 1 Samuel 14:52, Judges 3:3
Shochoh: Joshua 15:35, Socoh, 2 Chronicles 11:7, Shoco, 2 Chronicles 28:18, Shocho
Azekah: Joshua 10:10, Joshua 10:11, Joshua 15:35, Jeremiah 34:7
Ephesdammim: or, the coast of Dammim, 1 Chronicles 11:13, Pas-dammim
Reciprocal: Genesis 49:27 - a wolf 1 Samuel 28:1 - that the 1 Chronicles 4:18 - Socho 2 Chronicles 13:3 - set Ezekiel 25:15 - to destroy Hebrews 11:32 - David

And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines.

the valley: 1 Samuel 17:19, 1 Samuel 21:9
set the battle in array: Heb. ranged the battle
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 19:9 - put the battle

And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them.

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 21:21 - Shimeah

And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.

Goliath: 1 Samuel 17:23, 1 Samuel 21:9, 1 Samuel 21:10, 2 Samuel 21:19, 1 Chronicles 20:5
of Gath: 1 Samuel 27:4, Joshua 11:22, 2 Samuel 21:16-22, 1 Chronicles 20:4-8
whose height: Deuteronomy 3:11, 1 Chronicles 11:23, Amos 2:9
six cubits: According to Bp. Cumberland's calculation, the height of Goliath was about eleven feet ten inches; but Parkhurst estimating the ordinary cubit at seventeen inches and a half, calculates that he was nine feet six inches high. Few instances can be produced of men who can be compared with him. Pliny says, "The tallest man that hath been seen in our days was one name Gabara, who, in the days of Claudius, the late Emperor, was brought out of Arabia: he was nine feet nine inches." Josephus mentions a Jew, named Eleazar, whom Vitellius sent to Rome, who was seven cubits, or ten feet two inches high. Becanus saw a man near ten feet, and a woman that was full ten feet. And, to mention no more, a man of the name of John Middleton, born at Hale, near Warrington, in Lancashire, in the reign of James the First, was more than nine feet high. Dr. Plott, in his history of Staffordshire, says, that "his hand, from the carpus to the end of the middle finger, was seventeen inches, his palms eight inches and a half broad, and his whole height was nine feet three inches; wanting but six inches of the height of Goliath of Gath.
Reciprocal: Genesis 6:4 - giants Numbers 13:33 - saw the giants 1 Samuel 5:8 - Gath 1 Samuel 9:2 - from his shoulders 1 Samuel 10:23 - he was higher Job 39:21 - and Psalms 33:16 - mighty Jeremiah 9:23 - neither Amos 6:2 - Gath

And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass.

armed: Heb. clothed, 1 Samuel 17:38
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 21:16 - of the sons Ephesians 6:17 - the helmet

And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.

target of brass: or, gorget, 1 Kings 10:16, 2 Chronicles 9:15
Reciprocal: Joshua 8:18 - the spear

And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and one bearing a shield went before him.

the staff: 2 Samuel 21:19, 1 Chronicles 11:23, 1 Chronicles 20:5

And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me.

servants to Saul: 1 Samuel 17:26, 1 Samuel 8:17, 2 Samuel 11:11, 1 Chronicles 21:3
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 4:2 - put Psalms 87:4 - this man Psalms 119:96 - I have seen Isaiah 36:13 - cried

If he be able to fight with me, and to kill me, then will we be your servants: but if I prevail against him, and kill him, then shall ye be our servants, and serve us.

and serve us: 1 Samuel 11:1
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 11:5 - Thou shalt

10.

And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.

I defy: 1 Samuel 17:25, 1 Samuel 17:26, 1 Samuel 17:36, 1 Samuel 17:45, Numbers 23:7, Numbers 23:8, 2 Samuel 21:21, 2 Samuel 23:9, Nehemiah 2:19
give me: Job 40:9-12, Psalms 9:4, Psalms 9:5, Proverbs 16:18, Jeremiah 9:23, Daniel 4:37
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 11:5 - Thou shalt 1 Chronicles 20:7 - defied 2 Chronicles 32:18 - to affright Isaiah 33:8 - he regardeth

11.

When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.

dismayed: Deuteronomy 31:8, Joshua 1:9, Psalms 27:1, Proverbs 28:1, Isaiah 51:12, Isaiah 51:13, Isaiah 57:11
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 7:7 - afraid 1 Samuel 17:24 - sore

12.

Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul.

David: 1 Samuel 17:58, 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:18, Ruth 4:22, Matthew 1:6, Luke 3:31, Luke 3:32
Ephrathite: Genesis 35:19, Psalms 132:6, Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1, Matthew 2:6
eight sons: 1 Samuel 16:10, 1 Samuel 16:11, 1 Chronicles 2:13-16
Reciprocal: Genesis 48:7 - Rachel 1 Samuel 1:1 - Ephrathite 1 Samuel 17:31 - sent for him 1 Kings 11:26 - an Ephrathite 1 Chronicles 2:15 - David 2 Chronicles 11:6 - Bethlehem Luke 2:4 - unto

13.

And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next unto him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.

the names: 1 Samuel 17:28, 1 Samuel 16:6-9, 1 Chronicles 2:13
Shammah: 2 Samuel 13:3, 2 Samuel 13:32, 2 Samuel 21:21, Shimeah
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 16:8 - Abinadab 1 Samuel 16:9 - Shammah 1 Chronicles 27:18 - Elihu 2 Chronicles 11:18 - Eliab

14.

And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul.

the youngest: 1 Samuel 16:11, Genesis 25:23

15.

But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father's sheep at Bethlehem.

returned: 1 Samuel 16:11, 1 Samuel 16:19-23
Reciprocal: Genesis 34:5 - now his Genesis 46:32 - shepherds 1 Samuel 18:2 - took him 1 Chronicles 17:7 - I took thee Psalms 78:70 - and took Psalms 131:1 - my heart

16.

And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.

forty days: Matthew 4:2, Luke 4:2
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 20:29 - seven days

17.

And Jesse said unto David his son, Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to thy brethren;

Take now: Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:13
parched corn: 1 Samuel 25:18, Ruth 2:14, 2 Samuel 17:28
Reciprocal: Genesis 37:13 - come Genesis 37:14 - see whether it be well with 2 Samuel 16:1 - with a couple

18.

And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge.

carry: 1 Samuel 16:20
cheeses: Heb. cheeses of milk, 2 Samuel 17:29, Job 10:10
their thousand: Heb. a thousand
look: Genesis 37:14, Acts 15:36, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, 1 Thessalonians 3:6
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 1:15 - captains over thousands Deuteronomy 20:5 - the officers 2 Samuel 16:1 - with a couple 2 Kings 4:26 - Is it well with thee Esther 2:11 - how Esther did Micah 5:2 - thousands 2 Thessalonians 3:17 - the token

19.

Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.

the valley: Dr. Richardson says, that in about twenty minutes, in an easterly direction, form the cave of St. John - which is about two hours or six miles, in a westerly direction, from Jerusalem they came to the valley of Elah; which position seems to agree with that of Shochoh and Azekah. He describes it as "a small valley, and the place of the encampment is pointed out where it narrows into a broad, deep ravine; part of it was in crop, and part of it was under the plough, which was drawn by a couple of oxen. A small stream, which had shrunk almost under its stony bed, passes through it from east to west, from which we are informed that David chose out five smooth stones, and hasted and ran to meet the haughty champion of Gath. A well of water under the bank, with a few olive trees above, on the north side of the valley, are said to mark the spot of the shepherd's triumph over his boasting antagonist. Saul and his men probably occupied the side of the valley which is nearest to Jerusalem, on which the ground is higher and more rugged than on the other side." 1 Samuel 17:19
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 17:2 - the valley

20.

And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the battle.

left the sheep: 1 Samuel 17:28, Ephesians 6:1, Ephesians 6:2
trench: or, place of the carriage, 1 Samuel 26:5, Luke 19:43
fight: or, battle array, or place of fight
Reciprocal: Exodus 32:17 - There is a noise Joshua 6:5 - the people Jeremiah 50:14 - in array Ezekiel 21:22 - to lift

21.

For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.

Reciprocal: Ruth 1:2 - Ephrathites 1 Samuel 4:2 - put

22.

And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren.

his carriage: Heb. the vessels from upon him
saluted his brethren: Heb. asked his brethren of peace, Genesis 37:14, Judges 18:15, Matthew 10:12, Matthew 10:13, Luke 10:5, Luke 10:6
Reciprocal: Genesis 29:6 - Is he well Genesis 43:27 - welfare 1 Samuel 16:6 - Eliab 1 Samuel 25:5 - greet him 2 Samuel 11:7 - how Joab did 2 Kings 9:17 - Is it peace Jeremiah 15:5 - how thou doest

23.

And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them.

according: 1 Samuel 17:4-10
Reciprocal: Amos 6:2 - Gath

24.

And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.

him: Heb. his face, 1 Samuel 13:6, 1 Samuel 13:7
sore: 1 Samuel 17:11, Leviticus 26:36, Numbers 13:33, Deuteronomy 32:30, Isaiah 7:2, Isaiah 30:17
Reciprocal: Revelation 13:4 - who is able

25.

And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father's house free in Israel.

the king: 1 Samuel 18:17-27, Joshua 15:16, Revelation 2:7, Revelation 2:17, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 3:12, Revelation 3:21
free in Israel: Ezra 7:24, Matthew 17:26
Reciprocal: Numbers 23:7 - defy Israel Judges 1:12 - And Caleb Judges 10:18 - he shall be 1 Samuel 17:10 - I defy 1 Samuel 17:27 - So shall it 1 Samuel 22:14 - the king's 2 Samuel 5:8 - Whosoever 2 Samuel 21:21 - defied 1 Chronicles 11:6 - Whosoever Esther 6:3 - What honour Daniel 2:48 - a great Daniel 5:7 - be clothed Matthew 17:25 - of their

26.

And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?

reproach: 1 Samuel 11:2, Joshua 7:8, Joshua 7:9, 2 Kings 19:4, Nehemiah 5:9, Psalms 44:13, Psalms 74:18, Psalms 79:12, Daniel 9:16, Joel 2:19
uncircumcised: 1 Samuel 17:36, 1 Samuel 14:6
defy: 1 Samuel 17:10, Deuteronomy 5:26, Jeremiah 10:10, 1 Thessalonians 1:9, 1 John 5:20
Reciprocal: Genesis 34:14 - uncircumcised Numbers 23:7 - defy Israel Joshua 3:10 - living Joshua 5:9 - I rolled away Judges 14:3 - uncircumcised Judges 15:18 - the uncircumcised 1 Samuel 17:8 - servants to Saul 1 Samuel 17:30 - manner 1 Samuel 17:45 - defied 1 Samuel 18:25 - foreskins 1 Samuel 31:4 - uncircumcised 2 Samuel 1:20 - uncircumcised 2 Samuel 21:21 - defied 2 Samuel 23:9 - defied 1 Chronicles 10:4 - uncircumcised 1 Chronicles 11:5 - Thou shalt 1 Chronicles 20:7 - defied 2 Chronicles 32:18 - to affright Nehemiah 4:4 - turn Esther 6:3 - What honour Psalms 108:11 - go forth Isaiah 33:8 - he regardeth Isaiah 37:4 - to reproach Jeremiah 23:36 - of the Ezekiel 28:10 - the deaths Ezekiel 31:18 - thou shalt Ezekiel 32:19 - with Daniel 6:26 - for Acts 14:15 - the living 2 Corinthians 3:3 - the living Ephesians 2:11 - Uncircumcision 1 Timothy 3:15 - the living Hebrews 9:14 - the living Revelation 7:2 - living

27.

And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.

So shall it: 1 Samuel 17:25
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 17:30 - manner Matthew 5:22 - That

28.

And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.

Eliab's anger: 1 Samuel 16:13, Genesis 37:4, Genesis 37:8, Genesis 37:11, Proverbs 18:19, Proverbs 27:4, Ecclesiastes 4:4, Matthew 10:36, Matthew 27:18, Mark 3:21
with: 1 Samuel 17:20
I know: 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalms 35:11, Jude 1:10
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 16:11 - There remaineth 1 Samuel 17:13 - the names 1 Samuel 20:29 - my brother 1 Chronicles 2:13 - his firstborn 2 Chronicles 11:18 - Eliab Job 32:6 - durst not Psalms 69:8 - and an alien Psalms 131:1 - my heart Proverbs 6:12 - naughty Proverbs 27:23 - diligent Matthew 5:22 - That Matthew 26:8 - they Luke 15:28 - he John 7:3 - Depart John 12:4 - one

29.

And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

Proverbs 15:1, Acts 11:2-4, 1 Corinthians 2:15, 1 Peter 3:9
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:26 - What 1 Samuel 26:18 - what have I 1 Samuel 29:8 - But what have 1 Chronicles 27:18 - Elihu Esther 4:14 - for such a time Psalms 131:1 - my heart Matthew 26:8 - they John 12:4 - one

30.

And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.

manner: Heb. word, 1 Samuel 17:26, 1 Samuel 17:27

31.

And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him.

sent for him: Heb. took him, Proverbs 22:29, The preceding twenty verses, from the 1 Samuel 17:12, to the 1 Samuel 17:31, inclusive, the 1 Samuel 17:41, and from the 1 Samuel 17:54, to the end of this chapter, with the first 1 Samuel 18:1, and the 1 Samuel 18:9, 10th, 11th, 1 Samuel 18:17, 18th, and 19th, of chapter 18, are all wanting in the Vatican copy of the LXX; and they are supposed by Dr. Kennicott, and others, to be an interpolation. But, as Bp. Horsley observes, it appears, from many circumstances of the story, that David's combat with Goliath was many years prior to Saul's madness, and David's introduction to him as a musician. In the first place, David was quite a youth when he engaged with Goliath - 1 Samuel 17:33, and 1 Samuel 17:42. When introduced to Saul he was of full age - 1 Samuel 16:18. Again, this combat was his first appearance in public life, and his first military exploit - 1 Samuel 17:36, 1 Samuel 17:38, 1 Samuel 17:39. When introduced as a musician, he was a man of established character, and a man of war - 1 Samuel 16:18. Now the just conclusion is, that the last ten verses of 1 Samuel 16:14, have been misplaced; their true place being between the ninth and tenth verses of Joshua 18:9. Let them be removed there, and the whole apparent disorder will be removed.
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 17:58 - Whose son

32.

And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.

Let: Numbers 13:30, Numbers 14:9, Deuteronomy 20:1-3, Isaiah 35:4, Hebrews 12:12
thy: 1 Samuel 14:6, 1 Samuel 16:18, Joshua 14:12, Psalms 3:6, Psalms 27:1-3
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 10:12 - Be of good 1 Chronicles 19:13 - of good Isaiah 7:4 - neither be fainthearted

33.

And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.

Thou art not: Numbers 13:31, Deuteronomy 9:2, Psalms 11:1, Revelation 13:4
for thou art but: 1 Samuel 17:42, 1 Samuel 17:56
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 16:19 - with the sheep 1 Samuel 17:31 - sent for him Psalms 71:5 - my trust Daniel 2:26 - Art Hebrews 11:33 - stopped

34.

And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock:

lamb: or, kid
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:39 - torn of Judges 14:6 - rent him 1 Samuel 16:19 - with the sheep 2 Samuel 17:8 - mighty men 2 Samuel 23:20 - slew a lion 1 Chronicles 11:22 - slew a Psalms 143:5 - remember Ezekiel 34:12 - As a shepherd seeketh out Amos 3:12 - As the Zechariah 9:7 - I will Zechariah 11:16 - neither Luke 2:8 - abiding John 10:11 - giveth Romans 5:4 - and experience Revelation 13:2 - and his feet

35.

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.

smote him: Judges 14:5, Judges 14:6, 2 Samuel 23:20, Psalms 91:13, Daniel 6:22, Amos 3:12, Acts 28:4-6, 2 Timothy 4:17, 2 Timothy 4:18
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:39 - torn of Judges 15:14 - the cords 2 Chronicles 14:11 - rest on thee Job 29:17 - and plucked Ezekiel 34:12 - As a shepherd seeketh out Zechariah 11:16 - neither Luke 2:8 - abiding John 10:11 - giveth

36.

Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.

this: 1 Samuel 17:26, Ezekiel 32:19, Ezekiel 32:27-32, Romans 2:28, Romans 2:29
seeing: 1 Samuel 17:10, Isaiah 10:15, Isaiah 36:8-10, Isaiah 36:15, Isaiah 36:18, Isaiah 37:22, Isaiah 37:23, Isaiah 37:28, Isaiah 37:29, Zechariah 2:8, Zechariah 12:3, Acts 5:38, Acts 5:39, Acts 9:4, Acts 9:5, Acts 12:1, Acts 12:2, Acts 12:22, Acts 12:23
Reciprocal: Genesis 34:14 - uncircumcised Numbers 23:7 - defy Israel Deuteronomy 3:21 - so shall Joshua 5:9 - I rolled away Judges 14:3 - uncircumcised Judges 15:18 - the uncircumcised 1 Samuel 14:6 - uncircumcised 1 Samuel 17:31 - sent for him 1 Samuel 17:45 - defied 1 Samuel 18:25 - foreskins 1 Samuel 31:4 - uncircumcised 2 Samuel 1:20 - uncircumcised 2 Samuel 21:21 - defied 2 Samuel 23:9 - defied 1 Chronicles 10:4 - uncircumcised 1 Chronicles 11:5 - Thou shalt 1 Chronicles 20:7 - defied 2 Chronicles 14:11 - rest on thee 2 Chronicles 32:19 - spake Psalms 71:17 - hitherto Psalms 108:11 - go forth Psalms 140:7 - thou hast covered Ecclesiastes 12:1 - Remember Isaiah 37:4 - to reproach Jeremiah 10:10 - the living Jeremiah 23:36 - of the Ezekiel 28:10 - the deaths Ezekiel 31:18 - thou shalt Daniel 6:26 - for Acts 14:15 - the living Ephesians 2:11 - Uncircumcision 1 Thessalonians 1:9 - the living 1 Timothy 3:15 - the living Revelation 7:2 - living

37.

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 unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.

The Lord: 1 Samuel 7:12, Psalms 11:1, Psalms 18:16, Psalms 18:17, Psalms 63:7, Psalms 77:11, Psalms 138:3, Psalms 138:7, Psalms 138:8, 2 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Corinthians 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:17, 2 Timothy 4:18
Go: 1 Samuel 20:13, 1 Samuel 24:19, 1 Samuel 26:25, 2 Samuel 10:12, 1 Chronicles 22:11, 1 Chronicles 22:16
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 3:21 - so shall Joshua 10:25 - Fear not Psalms 4:1 - thou Psalms 59:16 - for thou Psalms 71:17 - hitherto Psalms 91:13 - tread Psalms 140:7 - thou hast covered Ecclesiastes 12:1 - Remember Daniel 2:18 - they would Daniel 3:17 - our God Daniel 6:22 - hath shut 2 Thessalonians 3:16 - The Lord be

38.

And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail.

armed David with his armour: Heb. clothed David with his clothes, 1 Samuel 17:5
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 17:31 - sent for him

39.

And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.

put them off: Hosea 1:7, Zechariah 4:6, 2 Corinthians 10:4, 2 Corinthians 10:5
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 17:31 - sent for him 1 Samuel 17:50 - but there was Ephesians 5:10 - Proving

40.

And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.

staff: Judges 3:31, Judges 7:16-20, Judges 15:15, Judges 15:16, Judges 20:16, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29
brook: or, valley
bag: Heb. vessel, Matthew 10:10
Reciprocal: Isaiah 36:8 - and I Zechariah 11:7 - staves 1 Corinthians 1:25 - the foolishness

41.

And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.

Reciprocal: Joshua 8:18 - the spear 1 Samuel 17:31 - sent for him

42.

And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.

disdained: 1 Kings 20:18, 2 Kings 18:23, 2 Kings 18:24, Nehemiah 4:2-4, Psalms 123:3, Psalms 123:4, 2 Corinthians 11:27-29
a youth: 1 Samuel 17:33, 1 Samuel 16:12
Reciprocal: Genesis 39:6 - a goodly person Numbers 13:33 - and we were 1 Samuel 17:31 - sent for him Job 39:21 - and Jeremiah 9:23 - neither

43.

And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

Am: 1 Samuel 24:14, 2 Samuel 3:8, 2 Samuel 9:8, 2 Samuel 16:9, 2 Kings 8:13
cursed: Genesis 27:29, Numbers 22:6, Numbers 22:11, Numbers 22:12, Judges 9:27, Proverbs 26:2
Reciprocal: Judges 4:21 - took 1 Samuel 14:12 - Come up to us 2 Samuel 16:5 - cursed Nehemiah 4:2 - feeble Psalms 12:3 - tongue Zechariah 11:7 - staves

44.

And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.

Come to me: 1 Kings 20:10, 1 Kings 20:11, Proverbs 18:12, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Ecclesiastes 9:12, Jeremiah 9:23, Ezekiel 28:2, Ezekiel 28:9, Ezekiel 28:10, Ezekiel 39:17-20
I will give: Parallel instances of vaunting occur in some writers of a more recent date. - The conspirators against the emperor Maximinus having slain him, his son, and several of his best friends, threw out their bodies to be devoured by dogs and the fowls of the air. This custom appears to have been frequently threatened; and, however shocking to human feelings, was often carried into effect.
Reciprocal: Genesis 19:9 - Stand Genesis 40:19 - and the birds Deuteronomy 28:26 - General 1 Samuel 14:12 - Come up to us 1 Samuel 17:46 - carcases 1 Kings 20:18 - General 2 Kings 18:23 - I will deliver Nehemiah 4:2 - feeble Psalms 12:3 - tongue Proverbs 30:17 - the ravens Isaiah 37:22 - hath despised Jeremiah 34:20 - and their Ezekiel 29:5 - I have Ezekiel 32:4 - General Revelation 19:18 - ye

45.

Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.

Thou comest: Psalms 44:6
in the name: 2 Samuel 22:33-35, 2 Chronicles 32:8, Psalms 3:8, Psalms 18:2, Psalms 20:5-7, Psalms 118:10, Psalms 118:11, Psalms 124:8, Psalms 125:1, Proverbs 18:10, 2 Corinthians 3:5, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Philippians 4:13, Hebrews 11:33, Hebrews 11:34
defied: 1 Samuel 17:10, 1 Samuel 17:26, 1 Samuel 17:36, Isaiah 37:23, Isaiah 37:28
Reciprocal: Leviticus 26:8 - General Numbers 23:7 - defy Israel Deuteronomy 1:30 - he shall Deuteronomy 4:35 - know Joshua 8:18 - the spear 2 Samuel 21:16 - thought 2 Samuel 23:9 - defied 2 Kings 19:4 - reprove 2 Kings 19:19 - O Lord 2 Chronicles 14:11 - in thy name Job 12:19 - General Psalms 9:5 - rebuked Psalms 17:7 - savest Psalms 33:16 - mighty Psalms 71:5 - my trust Psalms 118:12 - in the name Psalms 140:7 - thou hast covered Psalms 143:5 - remember Psalms 144:10 - who delivereth Isaiah 37:20 - that all Jeremiah 21:2 - according Ezekiel 28:22 - I will Ezekiel 38:16 - that the Zechariah 9:15 - subdue Romans 8:31 - If

46.

This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.

will the Lord: Deuteronomy 7:2, Deuteronomy 7:23, Deuteronomy 9:2, Deuteronomy 9:3, Joshua 10:8
deliver thee: Heb. shut thee up, Psalms 31:8
take thine: 1 Samuel 17:51
carcases: 1 Samuel 17:44, Deuteronomy 28:26, Isaiah 56:9, Matthew 24:28, Revelation 19:17, Revelation 19:18
all the earth: Exodus 9:16, Exodus 15:14, Exodus 15:15, Joshua 4:24, 1 Kings 8:43, 1 Kings 18:36, 1 Kings 18:37, 2 Kings 19:19, Psalms 46:10, Isaiah 52:10, Daniel 2:47, Daniel 3:29, Daniel 6:26, Daniel 6:27
Reciprocal: Genesis 40:19 - and the birds Exodus 7:17 - thou shalt Deuteronomy 1:30 - he shall Judges 1:4 - Lord Judges 14:6 - rent him 2 Samuel 23:9 - defied 1 Kings 8:60 - That all 2 Kings 1:3 - it 2 Kings 5:15 - now I know 2 Chronicles 6:33 - that all people 2 Chronicles 14:11 - in thy name Job 12:14 - he shutteth Job 12:19 - General Psalms 9:16 - known Psalms 59:13 - and let Psalms 100:3 - Know Psalms 109:27 - General Psalms 144:10 - who delivereth Isaiah 19:21 - Lord shall Isaiah 33:13 - Hear Isaiah 45:6 - General Isaiah 64:2 - to make Jeremiah 34:20 - and their Ezekiel 39:17 - to my Daniel 3:17 - our God Daniel 3:27 - the princes

47.

And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hands.

saveth not: Psalms 33:16, Psalms 33:17, Psalms 44:6, Psalms 44:7, Proverbs 21:30, Proverbs 21:31, Hosea 1:7
the battle: 1 Samuel 14:6, 2 Chronicles 20:15-17, Psalms 46:11, Isaiah 9:7, Zechariah 4:6, Romans 8:31, Romans 8:37
Reciprocal: Exodus 7:17 - thou shalt Judges 1:4 - Lord Judges 3:28 - the Lord Judges 3:31 - an ox goad Judges 5:23 - to the help Judges 7:18 - the sword 1 Samuel 13:22 - there was neither 1 Samuel 18:17 - the Lord's 1 Samuel 25:28 - fighteth 1 Kings 18:36 - let it 2 Kings 5:15 - now I know Psalms 59:13 - and let Psalms 100:3 - Know Psalms 109:27 - General Isaiah 45:6 - General Isaiah 64:2 - to make Daniel 3:27 - the princes

48.

And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.

David hasted: Psalms 27:1, Proverbs 28:1
Reciprocal: Matthew 26:46 - General

49.

And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.

smote: 1 Kings 22:34, 2 Kings 9:24, 1 Corinthians 1:27, 1 Corinthians 1:28
Reciprocal: Judges 4:21 - took Judges 5:26 - she smote off Judges 15:15 - slew Judges 20:16 - sling stones 1 Samuel 2:9 - by strength 1 Samuel 7:13 - against 1 Samuel 19:5 - slew 2 Samuel 22:40 - girded 1 Chronicles 12:2 - in hurling 2 Chronicles 26:14 - slings to cast stones Psalms 18:29 - by thee Psalms 18:38 - General Psalms 119:96 - I have seen

50.

So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.

So David prevailed: The tradition of the combat between David and Goliath, in which the latter was killed, is preserved among the Arabs; for he is mentioned in the Koran, where he is called Galut or Jalut. The Arabs also call the dynasty of the Philistine kings, who reigned in Palestine when the Hebrews came there, Galutiah, or Jalutiah. Achmed Al Fassi says, "Those kings were as well known by the name of Jalaut, as the ancient kings of Egypt by that of Pharaoh. David killed the Jalaut who reigned in his time, and entirely rooted out the Philistines, the rest of whom fled into Africa, and from them descended the Brebers or Berbers, who inhabit the coast of Barbary." It is remarkable that the Berbers themselves should acknowledge their descent from the Philistines. "The name Goliath, which they pronounce Sghialud, is very common among the Brebers, and the history of the champion of the Philistines is very well known to the Moors. When children quarrel, and the bigger one challenges the smaller to fight the latter answers, Who will fight with you? Enta men ulid Sgialud. You are of the race of Golaith.' The Jews who dwell among them, on the mountains, all call them Philistines." 1 Samuel 21:9, 1 Samuel 23:21, Judges 3:31, Judges 15:15
but there was: 1 Samuel 17:39, 1 Samuel 13:22
Reciprocal: Judges 4:21 - took Judges 20:16 - sling stones 1 Samuel 2:9 - by strength 2 Samuel 17:8 - mighty men 2 Samuel 19:9 - The king 1 Kings 20:14 - young men Ecclesiastes 9:11 - that the race

51.

Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.

his sword: 1 Samuel 21:9, 2 Samuel 23:21, Esther 7:10, Psalms 7:15, Psalms 7:16, Hebrews 2:14
cut off: 1 Samuel 17:46
fled: Hebrews 11:34
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 31:9 - cut off 1 Chronicles 11:23 - slew him Esther 7:9 - Hang him thereon John 16:33 - I

52.

And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron.

the men of Israel: 1 Samuel 14:21, 1 Samuel 14:22, Judges 7:23, 2 Samuel 23:10
valley: Joshua 15:33-36, Joshua 15:45, Joshua 15:46
Reciprocal: Exodus 32:17 - There is a noise Joshua 6:5 - the people Joshua 15:36 - Sharaim 1 Samuel 19:5 - wrought 1 Samuel 21:10 - Gath 1 Kings 20:21 - went out John 16:33 - I Hebrews 11:34 - turned

53.

And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.

they spoiled: 2 Kings 7:7-16, Jeremiah 4:20, Jeremiah 30:16
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 19:5 - wrought 2 Kings 7:16 - spoiled the tents

54.

And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armour in his tent.

took the head: 1 Samuel 21:9, Exodus 16:33, Joshua 4:7, Joshua 4:8
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 17:31 - sent for him 1 Samuel 17:57 - the head 1 Samuel 31:9 - cut off 2 Samuel 4:7 - took his head

55.

And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.

whose son: 1 Samuel 17:58, 1 Samuel 16:21, 1 Samuel 16:22
Reciprocal: Genesis 42:15 - By the life 1 Samuel 1:26 - as thy soul 1 Samuel 14:50 - the name of the captain 1 Samuel 20:3 - as thy soul 1 Samuel 26:5 - Abner 2 Samuel 2:8 - Abner 2 Samuel 11:11 - as thou livest 2 Samuel 14:19 - As thy soul 2 Kings 2:2 - As the Lord 1 Chronicles 26:28 - Abner Daniel 3:24 - O king

56.

And the king said, Inquire thou whose son the stripling is.

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 17:33 - for thou art but

57.

And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.

the head: 1 Samuel 17:54

58.

And Saul said to him, Whose son art thou, thou young man? And David answered, I am the son of thy servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.

Whose son: To account for the apparent inconsistency of Saul not knowing David, see note at the end of 1 Samuel 17:31.
I am the son: 1 Samuel 17:12, 1 Samuel 16:18, 1 Samuel 16:19
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 17:55 - whose son 1 Samuel 20:6 - Bethlehem 2 Samuel 2:32 - buried Isaiah 11:1 - of Jesse Matthew 1:6 - Jesse Luke 2:4 - unto Luke 3:32 - was the son of Jesse John 7:42 - where Ephesians 6:17 - the helmet