1 Samuel 17:45

Translations

Modern

But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with the sword, and with the spear, and with the javelin, and I come to you in the name of YHWH of Hosts, the God of the ranks of Israel, whom you have defied.

Latin

Dixit autem David ad Philisthæum: Tu venis ad me cum gladio, et hasta, et clypeo: ego autem venio ad te in nomine Domini exercituum, Dei agminum Israël quibus exprobrasti

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Hebrew

English

But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

Notes

1 Samuel 17:45–47

the LORD of Hosts: See study note on 1 Samuel 1:3. Even though the Philistines seemed stronger, David understood that Israel had the ultimate advantage with the one true God.

Theme notes and profiles

Abner David Saul The Philistines David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders Spirit Empowerment

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People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Places

Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Achish Archaeology and the Bible 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 Faith: Exemplified God: Preserver: Under David Holy Boldness: David Protection of God Is: Often Afforded Through Means Inadequate in Themselves Sling: David Kills Goliath with A The Philistines: David: Slew Goliath the Champion of Trust of Saints Is: Not in Carnal Weapons Trust of Saints: David Trust of the Wicked: Goliath War: God In

1 Samuel 17:45

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