Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the Philistine said, “This day I defy the armies of Israel! Give me a man and let us fight each other.” New Living Translation I defy the armies of Israel today! Send me a man who will fight me!” English Standard Version And the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day. Give me a man, that we may fight together.” Berean Standard Bible Then the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man to fight!” Berean Literal Bible And the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give to me a man, that we may fight together.” King James Bible And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together. New King James Version And the Philistine said, “I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.” New American Standard Bible Then the Philistine said, “I have defied the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man, so that we may fight together.” NASB 1995 Again the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day; give me a man that we may fight together.” NASB 1977 Again the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day; give me a man that we may fight together.” Legacy Standard Bible Again the Philistine said, “I openly reproach the battle lines of Israel this day; give me a man that we may fight together.” Amplified Bible Again the Philistine said, “I defy the battle lines of Israel this day; give me a man so that we may fight together.” Berean Annotated Bible Then the Philistine (immigrants) said, “I defy the ranks of Israel (he wrestles with God) this day! Give me a man to fight!” Christian Standard Bible Then the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel today. Send me a man so we can fight each other! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel today. Send me a man so we can fight each other!” American Standard Version And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together. Contemporary English Version Here and now I challenge Israel's whole army! Choose someone to fight me! English Revised Version And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Philistine added, "I challenge the Israelite battle line today. Send out a man so that we can fight each other." Good News Translation Here and now I challenge the Israelite army. I dare you to pick someone to fight me!" International Standard Version The Philistine said, "I defy the ranks of Israel today. Send me one man and let's fight together." NET Bible Then the Philistine said, "I defy Israel's troops this day! Give me a man so we can fight each other!" New Heart English Bible The Philistine said, "I defy the armies of Israel this day. Give me a man, that we may fight together." Webster's Bible Translation And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man to fight!” World English Bible The Philistine said, “I defy the armies of Israel today! Give me a man, that we may fight together!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the Philistine says, “I have reproached the ranks of Israel this day; give a man to me and we fight together!” Berean Literal Bible And the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give to me a man, that we may fight together.” Young's Literal Translation And the Philistine saith, 'I have reproached the ranks of Israel this day; give to me a man, and we fight together.' Smith's Literal Translation And he of the rovers will say, I upbraided the ranks of Israel this day; ye shall give to me a man and we will fight together. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Philistine said: I have defied the bands of Israel this day: Give me a man, and let him fight with me hand to hand. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Philistine was saying: “I have reproached the troops of Israel today. Present a man to me, and let him undertake a fight against me alone.” New American Bible The Philistine continued: “I defy the ranks of Israel today. Give me a man and let us fight together.” New Revised Standard Version And the Philistine said, “Today I defy the ranks of Israel! Give me a man, that we may fight together.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the Philistine said, I have defied the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Philistine said: “I defy the ranks of Israel today! Give me a man! We shall fight together!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the Philistine said: 'I do taunt the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Philistine said, Behold, I have defied the armies of Israel this very day: give me a man, and we will both of us fight in single combat. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Goliath's Challenge…9If 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 labor for us.” 10Then the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man to fight!” 11On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid.… Cross References Then the Philistine said, 2 Kings 18:19 The Rabshakeh said to them, “Tell Hezekiah that this is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: What is the basis of this confidence of yours? 2 Kings 18:28 Then the Rabshakeh stood and called out loudly in Hebrew: “Hear the word of the great king, the king of Assyria! 1 Kings 20:11 And the king of Israel replied, “Tell him: ‘The one putting on his armor should not boast like one taking it off.’” “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! 2 Kings 19:22 Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! Isaiah 37:23 Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! Psalm 44:16 at the voice of the scorner and reviler, because of the enemy, bent on revenge. Give me a man to fight!” 2 Kings 14:8 Then Amaziah sent messengers to the king of Israel Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. “Come, let us meet face to face,” he said. 2 Chronicles 25:17 Then Amaziah king of Judah took counsel and sent word to the king of Israel Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. “Come, let us meet face to face,” he said. 2 Samuel 2:14 Then Abner said to Joab, “Let us have the young men get up and compete before us.” “Let them get up,” Joab replied. Numbers 13:31-33 But the men who had gone up with him replied, “We cannot go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are!” / So they gave the Israelites a bad report about the land that they had spied out: “The land we explored devours its inhabitants, and all the people we saw there are great in stature. / We even saw the Nephilim there—the descendants of Anak that come from the Nephilim! We seemed like grasshoppers in our own sight, and we must have seemed the same to them!” Deuteronomy 1:28 Where can we go? Our brothers have made our hearts melt, saying: ‘The people are larger and taller than we are; the cities are large, with walls up to the heavens. We even saw the descendants of the Anakim there.’” Joshua 2:9-11 and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you. / For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. / When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. Judges 14:12-14 “Let me tell you a riddle,” Samson said to them. “If you can solve it for me within the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes. / But if you cannot solve it, you must give me thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes.” “Tell us your riddle,” they replied. “Let us hear it.” / So he said to them: “Out of the eater came something to eat, and out of the strong came something sweet.” For three days they were unable to explain the riddle. 1 Samuel 14:6 Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” 1 Samuel 17:26 David asked the men who were standing with him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Just who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?” 1 Samuel 17:36-37 Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.” / David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.” Treasury of Scripture And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together. I defy 1 Samuel 17:25,26,36,45 And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father's house free in Israel… Numbers 23:7,8 And he took up his parable, and said, Balak the king of Moab hath brought me from Aram, out of the mountains of the east, saying, Come, curse me Jacob, and come, defy Israel… 2 Samuel 21:21 And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him. give me Job 40:9-12 Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? … Psalm 9:4,5 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right… Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Jump to Previous Armies Defied Defy Israel Philistine Ranks Reproached Shame Taunt TogetherJump to Next Armies Defied Defy Israel Philistine Ranks Reproached Shame Taunt Together1 Samuel 17 1. The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being ready to battle4. Goliath challenges a combat 12. David, sent by his father to visit his brothers, takes the challenge 28. Eliab chides him 30. He is brought to Saul 32. shows the reason of his confidence 38. and slays the giant 55. Saul takes notice of David Then the Philistine said, The Philistine in this context is Goliath, a giant warrior from Gath, one of the five city-states of the Philistines. The Philistines were a seafaring people who settled in the coastal regions of Canaan. Goliath's challenge is part of a larger narrative where the Philistines and Israelites are in conflict. Historically, the Philistines were known for their advanced weaponry and military prowess, often posing a significant threat to Israel. “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man to fight!” Persons / Places / Events 1. GoliathA Philistine giant from Gath, known for his immense size and strength. He challenges the Israelites to send a champion to fight him. 2. Philistines An ancient people who were often in conflict with the Israelites. They occupied parts of the coastal region of Canaan. 3. Israelites The chosen people of God, led by King Saul at this time. They are encamped in the Valley of Elah, facing the Philistine army. 4. Valley of Elah The location where the Israelites and Philistines are encamped, setting the stage for the confrontation between David and Goliath. 5. David Although not mentioned in this specific verse, David is the young shepherd who later accepts Goliath's challenge, trusting in God's deliverance. Teaching Points Understanding Defiance Against GodGoliath's challenge is not just against Israel but against God Himself. Recognize that defiance against God's people is ultimately defiance against God. The Nature of Spiritual Battles Like Goliath's challenge, our battles often have a spiritual dimension. We must be prepared to face them with faith and reliance on God. Courage in the Face of Intimidation Goliath's size and strength were intimidating, yet David's courage came from his trust in God. We too can face our "giants" with confidence in God's power. The Importance of Faithful Leadership Saul's fear contrasts with David's faith. Effective leadership in spiritual battles requires trust in God and a willingness to act on that faith. God's Sovereignty in Our Battles The account of David and Goliath reminds us that God is sovereign and can deliver us from seemingly insurmountable challenges. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 17:10?2. How does Goliath's challenge in 1 Samuel 17:10 test Israel's faith in God? 3. What does Goliath's defiance reveal about the spiritual battle facing Israel? 4. How can we respond to modern-day "Goliaths" with faith and courage? 5. How does 1 Samuel 17:10 connect to Ephesians 6:12 about spiritual warfare? 6. What role does trust in God play when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges? 7. What does Goliath's challenge in 1 Samuel 17:10 reveal about the nature of faith and fear? 8. How does 1 Samuel 17:10 illustrate the concept of spiritual warfare in the Bible? 9. Why did the Israelites fear Goliath's defiance in 1 Samuel 17:10 despite God's past deliverances? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17? 11. How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29? 12. Why would a sophisticated army reduce an entire conflict to a one-on-one duel (1 Samuel 17)? 13. How reliable is the claim of 30,000 Israelite deaths (1 Samuel 4:10) given historical population estimates of that era? 14. Is there archaeological evidence of the Philistines controlling Beth-shan (1 Samuel 31:10) and displaying enemy bodies on its walls? What Does 1 Samuel 17:10 Mean Then the Philistine said,• The speaker is Goliath, the nine-foot champion described in 1 Samuel 17:4–7, who has already stepped forward morning and evening for forty days (17:16). • His very presence reminds Israel of earlier Philistine oppression (Judges 13:1) and of Samson’s battles at the same border (Judges 16:23–30). • Scripture records the words of unbelievers as accurately as the words of the faithful; God wants us to hear exactly what was said so we can measure it against His truth (cf. Psalm 2:1–4). • Goliath’s speech is intentional, calculated, and public—he “stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel” (17:8), ensuring maximum intimidation. “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! • “Defy” carries the sense of taunting, reproaching, and blaspheming (see 1 Samuel 17:25–26, 36). When Goliath insults Israel’s army, he is also insulting “the armies of the living God” (17:26). • Similar language appears when Rabshakeh taunts Jerusalem (2 Kings 19:6, 22), and the LORD treats it as an assault on His own honor. • The covenant nation was promised victory when obedient (Deuteronomy 20:1–4), so Goliath’s boast highlights Israel’s lapse of faith: instead of resting in God’s pledge, they cower (17:11, 24). • David later interprets the taunt spiritually: “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?” (17:26). The real battle line is drawn between unbelief and faith in the LORD. Give me a man to fight!” • Champion warfare—one warrior representing each side—was common in the ancient Near East (cf. 2 Samuel 2:14–16). Goliath proposes it because he trusts his size, skill, and armor. • Israel already had “a man” by all human reckoning—King Saul—whose own stature had once impressed the nation (1 Samuel 9:2; 10:23). Saul’s silence reveals the emptiness of fleshly confidence. • The challenge exposes Israel’s need for a Spirit-filled deliverer. God will supply that man, not from the king’s tent but from the sheepfold (17:33–37; Psalm 78:70–72). • The pattern echoes earlier rescues: Jonathan stepping out against overwhelming odds (1 Samuel 14:6), Gideon facing Midian with a fraction of an army (Judges 7:2). The LORD delights in saving “not by sword or spear” (17:47). summary 1 Samuel 17:10 records Goliath’s deliberate, God-mocking taunt: “Then the Philistine said, ‘I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man to fight!’ ” By preserving the exact words, Scripture underscores three truths: • The enemy is real, vocal, and intent on shaming God’s people. • To defy Israel is to defy the living God, bringing the issue beyond mere military strength to divine honor. • Human champions will fail, but the LORD raises up His own representative to win the battle—here, David; ultimately, Christ. The verse sets the stage for faith’s triumph over fear and for God’s glory over human boasting. Hebrew Then the Philistineהַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֔י (hap·pə·liš·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia said, וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “I אֲנִ֗י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I defy חֵרַ֛פְתִּי (ḥê·rap̄·tî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2778: To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter the ranks מַעַרְכ֥וֹת (ma·‘ar·ḵō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4634: An arrangement, a pile, a military array of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that day! הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day Give תְּנוּ־ (tə·nū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set me לִ֣י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew a man אִ֔ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person to fight!” וְנִֽלָּחֲמָ֖ה (wə·nil·lā·ḥă·māh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle Links 1 Samuel 17:10 NIV1 Samuel 17:10 NLT 1 Samuel 17:10 ESV 1 Samuel 17:10 NASB 1 Samuel 17:10 KJV 1 Samuel 17:10 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 17:10 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 17:10 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 17:10 French Bible 1 Samuel 17:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 17:10 The Philistine said I defy the armies (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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