Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Come here,” he said, “and I’ll give your flesh to the birds and the wild animals!” New Living Translation “Come over here, and I’ll give your flesh to the birds and wild animals!” Goliath yelled. English Standard Version The Philistine said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and to the beasts of the field.” Berean Standard Bible “Come here,” he called to David, “and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!” King James Bible And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. New King James Version And the Philistine said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!” New American Standard Bible The Philistine also said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the wild animals.” NASB 1995 The Philistine also said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the beasts of the field.” NASB 1977 The Philistine also said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the beasts of the field.” Legacy Standard Bible The Philistine also said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the beasts of the field.” Amplified Bible The Philistine also said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the beasts of the field.” Christian Standard Bible “Come here,” the Philistine called to David, “and I’ll give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the wild beasts! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible “Come here,” the Philistine called to David, “and I’ll give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the wild beasts!” American Standard Version And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the birds of the heavens, and to the beasts of the field. Contemporary English Version and shouted, "Come on! When I'm finished with you, I'll feed you to the birds and wild animals!" English Revised Version And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Come on," the Philistine told David, "and I'll give your body to the birds." Good News Translation "Come on," he challenged David, "and I will give your body to the birds and animals to eat." International Standard Version told David, "Come to me! I'll give your flesh to the birds of the sky and to the beasts of the field." Majority Standard Bible ?Come here,? he called to David, ?and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!? NET Bible The Philistine said to David, "Come here to me, so I can give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the wild animals of the field!" New Heart English Bible The Philistine said to David, "Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky, and to the animals of the field." Webster's Bible Translation And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh to the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. World English Bible The Philistine said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky and to the animals of the field.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the Philistine says to David, “Come to me, and I give your flesh to the bird of the heavens, and to the beast of the field.” Young's Literal Translation and the Philistine saith unto David, 'Come unto me, and I give thy flesh to the fowl of the heavens, and to the beast of the field.' Smith's Literal Translation And he of the rovers will say to David, Come to me and I will give thy flesh to the birds of the heavens and to the cattle of the field. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to David: Come to me, and I will give thy flesh to the birds of the air, and to the beasts of the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air, and to the beasts of the earth.” New American Bible and said to him, “Come here to me, and I will feed your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field.” New Revised Standard Version The Philistine said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and to the wild animals of the field.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the fowls of the air and to the beasts of the field. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Philistine said to David: “Come to me and I shall give your flesh to the birds of the sky and to the beasts of the field!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the Philistine said to David: 'Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh to the birds of the air, and to the beasts of the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Slays Goliath…43“Am I a dog,” he said to David, “that you come at me with sticks?” And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. 44“Come here,” he called to David, “and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!” 45But 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.… Cross References Revelation 19:17-18 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, / so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” Isaiah 37:36 Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! Ezekiel 39:17-20 And as for you, son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: Call out to every kind of bird and to every beast of the field: ‘Assemble and come together from all around to the sacrificial feast that I am preparing for you, a great feast on the mountains of Israel. There you will eat flesh and drink blood. / You will eat the flesh of the mighty and drink the blood of the princes of the earth as though they were rams, lambs, goats, and bulls—all the fattened animals of Bashan. / At the sacrifice I am preparing, you will eat fat until you are gorged and drink blood until you are drunk. ... Jeremiah 34:20 I will deliver into the hands of their enemies who seek their lives. Their corpses will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth. 2 Kings 19:35 And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! Psalm 79:2-3 They have given the corpses of Your servants as food to the birds of the air, the flesh of Your saints to the beasts of the earth. / They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there is no one to bury the dead. Deuteronomy 28:26 Your corpses will be food for all the birds of the air and beasts of the earth, with no one to scare them away. 2 Samuel 21:10 And Rizpah the daughter of Aiah took sackcloth and spread it out for herself on a rock. From the beginning of the harvest until the rain from heaven poured down on the bodies, she did not allow the birds of the air to rest on them by day, nor the beasts of the field by night. Isaiah 14:19 But you are cast out of your grave like a rejected branch, covered by those slain with the sword, and dumped into a rocky pit like a carcass trampled underfoot. Jeremiah 7:33 The corpses of this people will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to scare them away. Matthew 24:28 Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather. Ezekiel 29:5 I will leave you in the desert, you and all the fish of your streams. You will fall on the open field and will not be taken away or gathered for burial. I have given you as food to the beasts of the earth and the birds of the air. Ezekiel 32:4-5 I will abandon you on the land and hurl you into the open field. I will cause all the birds of the air to settle upon you, and all the beasts of the earth to eat their fill of you. / I will put your flesh on the mountains and fill the valleys with your remains. Jeremiah 16:4 “They will die from deadly diseases. They will not be mourned or buried, but will lie like dung on the ground. They will be finished off by sword and famine, and their corpses will become food for the birds of the air and beasts of the earth.” Jeremiah 15:3 I will appoint over them four kinds of destroyers, declares the LORD: the sword to kill, the dogs to drag away, and the birds of the air and beasts of the earth to devour and destroy. Treasury of Scripture And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. come to me 1 Kings 20:10,11 And Benhadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me… Proverbs 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. Ecclesiastes 9:11,12 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all… Jump to Previous Air Animals Beast Beasts Birds David Heavens I'll Philistine SkyJump to Next Air Animals Beast Beasts Birds David Heavens I'll Philistine Sky1 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 “Come here,” he called to David, This phrase is spoken by Goliath, the Philistine giant, as he challenges David. The Philistines were a significant threat to Israel during this period, often engaging in battles for territory and dominance. Goliath's call is both a taunt and a challenge, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern practice of single combat, where champions from opposing sides would fight to determine the outcome of a larger conflict. This moment highlights the stark contrast between the heavily armed Goliath and the young shepherd David, who approaches with faith rather than physical might. “and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!” Persons / Places / Events 1. GoliathA Philistine giant and seasoned warrior, known for his immense size and strength. He represents the formidable challenges and opposition faced by the Israelites. 2. David A young shepherd boy, later to become King of Israel. He is characterized by his faith in God and courage, despite his youth and inexperience in battle. 3. The Valley of Elah The location where the battle between the Israelites and the Philistines took place. It serves as the backdrop for this pivotal confrontation. 4. Philistines A group of people who were enemies of Israel, often in conflict with them. They symbolize the worldly powers and opposition to God's people. 5. Israelites The chosen people of God, often facing trials and needing to rely on God's strength and deliverance. Teaching Points Faith Over FearDavid's response to Goliath's taunts demonstrates the power of faith in God over fear of worldly threats. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's strength rather than their own. Spiritual Warfare The battle between David and Goliath is a reminder of the spiritual battles Christians face. Ephesians 6:12 teaches that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. God's Sovereignty Despite Goliath's confidence in his own power, the outcome of the battle is determined by God's will. This teaches believers to rely on God's sovereignty in all circumstances. Courage in Obedience David's willingness to confront Goliath, despite the odds, exemplifies the courage that comes from obedience to God's calling. Christians are called to step out in faith, trusting in God's provision and protection. The Power of Words Goliath's words were meant to intimidate and instill fear, but David's response shows the importance of speaking truth and faith. Proverbs 18:21 highlights the power of words to bring life or death.(44) Come to me.--In similar terms Hector addresses Ajax-- "And thou imperious! if thy madness wait The lance of Hector, thou shalt meet thy fate. That giant corse, extended on the shore. Shall largely feed the fowls with fat and gore."-- Iliad, xiii. 1053. Hebrew “Comeלְכָ֣ה (lə·ḵāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk here,” הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֖י (hap·pə·liš·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia he called וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to David, דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse “and I will give וְאֶתְּנָה֙ (wə·’et·tə·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set your flesh בְּשָׂ֣רְךָ֔ (bə·śā·rə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man to the birds לְע֥וֹף (lə·‘ō·wp̄) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5775: Flying creatures of the air הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky and the beasts וּלְבֶהֱמַ֥ת (ū·lə·ḇe·hĕ·maṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal of the field!” הַשָּׂדֶֽה׃ (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land Links 1 Samuel 17:44 NIV1 Samuel 17:44 NLT 1 Samuel 17:44 ESV 1 Samuel 17:44 NASB 1 Samuel 17:44 KJV 1 Samuel 17:44 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 17:44 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 17:44 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 17:44 French Bible 1 Samuel 17:44 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 17:44 The Philistine said to David Come (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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