Translations
Modern
And as he was speaking with them, suddenly the champion named Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, came forward from the ranks of the Philistines and shouted his usual words, which David also heard.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And as he talked with them, behold, a man, the champion, was coming up, by the name of Goliath the Philistine of Gath, from the armies of the Philistines. And he spoke these words, and David heard.
Latin
Cumque adhuc ille loqueretur eis, apparuit vir ille spurius ascendens, Goliath nomine, Philisthæus de Geth, de castris Philisthinorum: et loquente eo hæc eadem verba audivit David.
Original
Hebrew
English
And as he was speaking with them, suddenly the champion named Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, came forward from the ranks of the Philistines and shouted his usual words, which David also heard.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Goliath: A Philistine giant defeated by David
Places
Gath: Philistine city; home of Goliath; refuge for David Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan
Glossary
Achish David Eliab Giants Goliath Helmet Psalm 151 Samuel, Books of First and Second Warfare
Topics
Armies: March in Ranks: Champions Fight Instead of Championship: Goliath and David Decision: David Jesse: Sons in Saul's Army