Translations
Modern
“Come here,” he called to David, “and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!”
Traditional
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.
Literal
And the Philistine said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the bird of the heavens and to the beast of the field.”
Latin
…dixitque ad David: Veni ad me, et dabo carnes tuas volatilibus cæli et bestiis terræ.
Original
Hebrew
English
“Come here,” he called to David, “and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!”
Notes
A body left for scavengers like birds and wild animals was considered severely cursed (see Deuteronomy 21:23; 28:26).
Theme notes and profiles
Abner David Saul The Philistines David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Places
Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan
Glossary
Achish Archaeology and the Bible Beast Birds David Giants Goliath Psalm 151 Samuel, Books of First and Second Sling, Slinger Warfare
Topics
Armies: March in Ranks: Champions Fight Instead of Championship: Goliath and David Courage: Personal Bravery: David, in Killing Goliath Decision: David Sling: David Kills Goliath with A The Philistines: David: Slew Goliath the Champion of Trust of the Wicked: Goliath