1 Samuel 17:48

And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew near to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the ranks to meet the Philistine.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.

In Context

47and that all this gathered host may know that, not with sword and with spear, doth Yahweh save,—for, unto Yahweh, belongeth the battle, and he will deliver you into our hand.

49And David thrust his hand into his pouch, and took from thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine, in his forehead,—that the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell upon his face, to the earth.

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Cross References

Psalms 27:1Yahweh, is my light and my salvation, Of whom shall I be afraid? Yahweh, is the refuge of my life, Of whom shall I be in dread?

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 17:41-48

David Kills Goliath. ( b. c. 1060.) 40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him. 42 And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance. 43 And the Philistine… Read the whole commentary →

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