1 Samuel 17:1
American King James Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongs to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim.
American Standard Version Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle; and they were gathered together at Socoh, which belongeth to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim.
King James 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 Ephesdammim.
World English Bible Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle; and they were gathered together at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephesdammim.
1 Samuel 17:2
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and encamped in the vale of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines.
King James 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.
World English Bible Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and encamped in the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines.
1 Samuel 17:3
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And the Philistines stood on the mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on the mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them.
King James 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.
World English Bible The Philistines stood on the mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on the mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them.
1 Samuel 17:4
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible A champion out of the camp of the Philistines named Goliath of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span went out.
1 Samuel 17:5
American King James And he had an helmet of brass on his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass.
American Standard Version And he had a helmet of brass upon his head, and he was clad with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass.
King James 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.
World English Bible He had a helmet of bronze on his head, and he wore a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of bronze.
1 Samuel 17:6
American King James And he had greaves of brass on his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.
American Standard Version And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders.
King James And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.
World English Bible He had bronze shin armor on his legs and a bronze javelin between his shoulders.
1 Samuel 17:7
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head `weighed' six hundred shekels of iron: and his shield-bearer went before him.
King James 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.
World English Bible The staff of his spear was like a weaver’s beam; and his spear’s head weighed six hundred shekels of iron. His shield bearer went before him.
1 Samuel 17:8
American King James And he stood and cried to the armies of Israel, and said to them, Why are you come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and you servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible He stood and cried to the armies of Israel, and said to them, “Why have you come out to set your battle in array? Am I not a Philistine, and you servants to Saul? Choose a man for yourselves, and let him come down to me.
1 Samuel 17:9
American King James 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 you be our servants, and serve us.
American Standard Version If he be able to fight with me, and 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then will we be your servants; but if I prevail against him and kill him, then you will be our servants and serve us.”
1 Samuel 17:10
American King James And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.
American Standard Version And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.
King James And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.
World English Bible The Philistine said, “I defy the armies of Israel today! Give me a man, that we may fight together!”
1 Samuel 17:11
American King James When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.
American Standard Version And when Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.
King James When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.
World English Bible When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.
1 Samuel 17:12
American King James 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.
American Standard Version Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Beth-lehem-judah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man was an old man in the days of Saul, stricken `in years' among men.
King James 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.
World English Bible Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehem Judah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons. The man was an elderly old man in the days of Saul.
1 Samuel 17:13
American King James And the three oldest 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 to him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.
American Standard Version And the three eldest sons of Jesse had gone after Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the first-born, and next unto him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.
King James 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.
World English Bible The three oldest sons of Jesse had gone after Saul to the battle; and the names of his three sons who went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next to him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.
1 Samuel 17:14
American King James And David was the youngest: and the three oldest followed Saul.
American Standard Version And David was the youngest; and the three eldest followed Saul.
King James And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul.
World English Bible David was the youngest; and the three oldest followed Saul.
1 Samuel 17:15
American King James But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father's sheep at Bethlehem.
American Standard Version Now David went to and fro from Saul to feed his father's sheep at Beth-lehem.
King James But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father's sheep at Bethlehem.
World English Bible Now David went back and forth from Saul to feed his father’s sheep at Bethlehem.
1 Samuel 17:16
American King James And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.
American Standard Version And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.
King James And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.
World English Bible The Philistine came near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.
1 Samuel 17:17
American King James And Jesse said to David his son, Take now for your brothers an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp of your brothers;
American Standard Version And Jesse said unto David his son, Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched grain, and these ten loaves, and carry `them' quickly to the camp to thy brethren;
King James 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 of thy brethren;
World English Bible Jesse said to David his son, “Now take for your brothers an ephah of this parched grain and these ten loaves, and carry them quickly to the camp to your brothers;
1 Samuel 17:18
American King James And carry these ten cheeses to the captain of their thousand, and look how your brothers fare, and take their pledge.
American Standard Version and bring these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge.
King James And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge.
World English Bible and bring these ten cheeses to the captain of their thousand; and see how your brothers are doing, and bring back news.”
1 Samuel 17:19
American King James Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
American Standard Version Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
King James Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
World English Bible Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
1 Samuel 17:20
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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 place of the wagons, as the host which was going forth to the fight shouted for the battle.
King James 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.
World English Bible David rose up early in the morning and left the sheep with a keeper, and took the provisions and went, as Jesse had commanded him. He came to the place of the wagons as the army which was going out to the fight shouted for the battle.
1 Samuel 17:21
American King James For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.
American Standard Version And Israel and the Philistines put the battle in array, army against army.
King James For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.
World English Bible Israel and the Philistines put the battle in array, army against army.
1 Samuel 17:22
American King James And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brothers.
American Standard Version And David left his baggage in the hand of the keeper of the baggage, and ran to the army, and came and saluted his brethren.
King James 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.
World English Bible David left his baggage in the hand of the keeper of the baggage and ran to the army, and came and greeted his brothers.
1 Samuel 17:23
American King James 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 spoke according to the same words: and David heard them.
American Standard Version And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the ranks of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them.
King James 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.
World English Bible As he talked with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, came up out of the ranks of the Philistines, and said the same words; and David heard them.
1 Samuel 17:24
American King James And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.
American Standard Version And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.
King James And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.
World English Bible All the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him and were terrified.
1 Samuel 17:25
American King James And the men of Israel said, Have you seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who kills him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father's house free in Israel.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible The men of Israel said, “Have you seen this man who has come up? He has surely come up to defy Israel. The king will give great riches to the man who kills him, and will give him his daughter, and will make his father’s house tax-free in Israel.”
1 Samuel 17:26
American King James And David spoke to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that kills this Philistine, and takes away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?
American Standard Version 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?
King James 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?
World English Bible David spoke to the men who stood by him, saying, “What shall be done to the man who kills this Philistine and takes away the reproach from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”
1 Samuel 17:27
American King James And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that kills him.
American Standard Version And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.
King James And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.
World English Bible The people answered him in this way, saying, “So shall it be done to the man who kills him.”
1 Samuel 17:28
American King James And Eliab his oldest brother heard when he spoke to the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why came you down here? and with whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride, and the naughtiness of your heart; for you are come down that you might see the battle.
American Standard Version And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why art thou come down? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thy heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.
King James 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.
World English Bible Eliab his oldest brother heard when he spoke to the men; and Eliab’s anger burned against David, and he said, “Why have you come down? With whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and the evil of your heart; for you have come down that you might see the battle.”
1 Samuel 17:29
American King James And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
American Standard Version And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
King James And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
World English Bible David said, “What have I now done? Is there not a cause?”
1 Samuel 17:30
American King James And he turned from him toward another, and spoke after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.
American Standard Version And he turned away from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.
King James And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.
World English Bible He turned away from him toward another, and spoke like that again; and the people answered him again the same way.
1 Samuel 17:31
American King James And when the words were heard which David spoke, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him.
American Standard Version And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him.
King James And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him.
World English Bible When the words were heard which David spoke, they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him.
1 Samuel 17:32
American King James And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
American Standard Version And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
King James And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
World English Bible David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”
1 Samuel 17:33
American King James And Saul said to David, You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for you are but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Saul said to David, “You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.”
1 Samuel 17:34
American King James And David said to Saul, Your servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock:
American Standard Version And David said unto Saul, Thy servant was keeping his father's sheep; and when there came a lion, or a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock,
King James 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:
World English Bible David said to Saul, “Your servant was keeping his father’s sheep; and when a lion or a bear came and took a lamb out of the flock,
1 Samuel 17:35
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
1 Samuel 17:36
American King James Your servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God.
American Standard Version Thy servant smote 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Your servant struck both the lion and the bear. This uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, since he has defied the armies of the living God.”
1 Samuel 17:37
American King James David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said to David, Go, and the LORD be with you.
American Standard Version And David said, Jehovah that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and Jehovah shall be with thee.
King James 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.
World English Bible David said, “Yahweh, who delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of the paw of the bear, will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go! Yahweh will be with you.”
1 Samuel 17:38
American King James And Saul armed David with his armor, and he put an helmet of brass on his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail.
American Standard Version And Saul clad David with his apparel, and he put a helmet of brass upon his head, and he clad him with a coat of mail.
King James And Saul armed David with his armor, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail.
World English Bible Saul dressed David with his clothing. He put a helmet of bronze on his head, and he clad him with a coat of mail.
1 Samuel 17:39
American King James And David girded his sword on his armor, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said to Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.
American Standard Version And David girded his sword upon his apparel, 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.
King James And David girded his sword upon his armor, 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.
World English Bible David strapped his sword on his clothing and he tried to move, for he had not tested it. David said to Saul, “I can’t go with these, for I have not tested them.” Then David took them off.
1 Samuel 17:40
American King James 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 money; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.
American Standard Version And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the shepherd's bag which he had, even in his wallet; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.
King James 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.
World English Bible He took his staff in his hand, and chose for himself five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag which he had. His sling was in his hand; and he came near to the Philistine.
1 Samuel 17:41
American King James And the Philistine came on and drew near to David; and the man that bore the shield went before him.
American Standard Version And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.
King James And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.
World English Bible The Philistine walked and came near to David; and the man who bore the shield went before him.
1 Samuel 17:42
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair countenance.
King James 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.
World English Bible When the Philistine looked around and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and had a good looking face.
1 Samuel 17:43
American King James And the Philistine said to David, Am I a dog, that you come to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible The Philistine said to David, “Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?” The Philistine cursed David by his gods.
1 Samuel 17:44
American King James And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.
American Standard Version And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the birds of the heavens, and to the beasts of the field.
King James 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.
World English Bible The Philistine said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky and to the animals of the field.”
1 Samuel 17:45
American King James Then said David to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
American Standard Version Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin: but I come to thee in the name of Jehovah of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
King James 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.
World English Bible Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin; but I come to you in the name of Yahweh of Armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
1 Samuel 17:46
American King James This day will the LORD deliver you into my hand; and I will smite you, and take your head from you; and I will give the carcasses of the host of the Philistines this day to 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.
American Standard Version This day will Jehovah deliver thee into my hand; and I will smite thee, and take thy head from off thee; and I will give the dead bodies of the host of the Philistines this day unto the birds of the heavens, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel,
King James 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 carcasses 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.
World English Bible Today, Yahweh will deliver you into my hand. I will strike you and take your head from off you. I will give the dead bodies of the army of the Philistines today to the birds of the sky and to the wild animals of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel,
1 Samuel 17:47
American King James And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saves not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hands.
American Standard Version and that all this assembly may know that Jehovah saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is Jehovah's, and he will give you into our hand.
King James 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.
World English Bible and that all this assembly may know that Yahweh doesn’t save with sword and spear; for the battle is Yahweh’s, and he will give you into our hand.”
1 Samuel 17:48
American King James And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came, and drew near to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.
King James And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came, and drew nigh to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.
World English Bible When the Philistine arose, and walked and came near to meet David, David hurried and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.
1 Samuel 17:49
American King James And David put his hand in his bag, and took there a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell on his face to the earth.
American Standard Version And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead; and the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell upon his face to the earth.
King James 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.
World English Bible David put his hand in his bag, took a stone and slung it, and struck the Philistine in his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the earth.
1 Samuel 17:50
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and struck the Philistine and killed him; but there was no sword in David’s hand.
1 Samuel 17:51
American King James Therefore David ran, and stood on 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.
American Standard Version Then David ran, and stood over 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 that their champion was dead, they fled.
King James 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.
World English Bible Then David ran, stood over the Philistine, took his sword, drew it out of its sheath, killed him, and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled.
1 Samuel 17:52
American King James And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until you come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even to Gath, and to Ekron.
American Standard Version And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou comest to Gai, 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible The men of Israel and of Judah arose and shouted, and pursued the Philistines as far as Gai and to the gates of Ekron. The wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even to Gath and to Ekron.
1 Samuel 17:53
American King James And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.
American Standard Version And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they plundered their camp.
King James And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.
World English Bible The children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they plundered their camp.
1 Samuel 17:54
American King James And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armor in his tent.
American Standard Version And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armor in his tent.
King James And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armor in his tent.
World English Bible David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem, but he put his armor in his tent.
1 Samuel 17:55
American King James And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said to Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As your soul lives, O king, I cannot tell.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible When Saul saw David go out against the Philistine, he said to Abner, the captain of the army, “Abner, whose son is this youth?” Abner said, “As your soul lives, O king, I can’t tell.”
1 Samuel 17:56
American King James And the king said, Inquire you whose son the stripling is.
American Standard Version And the king said, Inquire thou whose son the stripling is.
King James And the king said, Inquire thou whose son the stripling is.
World English Bible The king said, “Inquire whose son the young man is!”
1 Samuel 17:57
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.
1 Samuel 17:58
American King James And Saul said to him, Whose son are you, you young man? And David answered, I am the son of your servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.
American Standard Version And Saul said to him, Whose son art thou, thou young man? And David answered, I am the son of thy servant Jesse the Beth-lehemite.
King James 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.
World English Bible Saul said to him, “Whose son are you, you young man?” David answered, “I am the son of your servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.”