Translations
Modern
If he is able to fight me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and work for us.”
Traditional
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.
Literal
If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will become your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you will become our servants and serve us.”
Latin
Si quiverit pugnare mecum, et percusserit me, erimus vobis servi: si autem ego prævaluero, et percussero eum, vos servi eritis, et servietis nobis.
Original
Hebrew
English
If he is able to fight me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and work for us.”
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Glossary
Achish Elah, Valley of Giants Goliath Helmet Philistia, Philistines Psalm 151 Samuel, Books of First and Second Warfare
Topics
Armies: March in Ranks: Champions Fight Instead of Championship: Goliath and David The Philistines: Defied Israel by Their Champion