1 Samuel 17:32
David said to Saul, "Let no man's heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine."
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31When the words were heard which David spoke, they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him.
Cross References
Numbers 13:30Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, "Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it."
Deuteronomy 20:1When you go forth to battle against your enemies, and see horses, chariots, and a people more than you, you shall not be afraid of them; for the Lord your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 20:3and shall tell them, "Hear, Israel, you draw near this day to battle against your enemies: do not let your heart faint; do not be afraid, nor tremble, neither be scared of them;
1 Samuel 14:6Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, "Come, and let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the Lord will work for us; for there is no restraint on the Lord to save by many or by few."
Psalms 3:6I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of peoplewho have set themselves against me on every side.
Isaiah 35:4Tell those who have a fearful heart, "Be strong.Do not be afraid.Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God's retribution.He will come and save you.
Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 17:32-40
David Meets Goliath. ( b. c. 1060.) 31 And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him. 32 And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. 33 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. 34 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear,… Read the whole commentary →