Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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 Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. New Living Translation David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. English Standard Version Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Berean Standard Bible But 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. King James Bible Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. New King James Version Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. New American Standard Bible But David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a saber, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. NASB 1995 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. NASB 1977 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. Legacy Standard Bible Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of Yahweh of hosts, the God of the battle lines of Israel, whom you have reproached. Amplified Bible Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted. Christian Standard Bible David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with a sword, spear, and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Armies, the God of the ranks of Israel—you have defied him. Holman Christian Standard Bible David said to the Philistine: “You come against me with a dagger, spear, and sword, but I come against you in the name of Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel’s armies—you have defied Him. American Standard Version Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin: but I come to thee in the name of Jehovah of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. Contemporary English Version David answered: You've come out to fight me with a sword and a spear and a dagger. But I've come out to fight you in the name of the LORD All-Powerful. He is the God of Israel's army, and you have insulted him too! English Revised Version Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, which thou hast defied. GOD'S WORD® Translation David told the Philistine, "You come to me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of Armies, the God of the army of Israel, whom you have insulted. Good News Translation David answered, "You are coming against me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the Israelite armies, which you have defied. International Standard Version Then David told the Philistine, "You come at me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the God of the armies of Israel whom you have defied. Majority Standard Bible But 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. NET Bible But David replied to the Philistine, "You are coming against me with sword and spear and javelin. But I am coming against you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel's armies, whom you have defied! New Heart English Bible Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin: but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Webster's Bible Translation Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. World English Bible Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin; but I come to you in the name of Yahweh of Armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David says to the Philistine, “You are coming to me with sword, and with spear, and with buckler, and I am coming to you in the Name of YHWH of Hosts, God of the ranks of Israel, which you have reproached! Young's Literal Translation And David saith unto the Philistine, 'Thou art coming unto me with sword, and with spear, and with buckler, and I am coming unto thee in the name of Jehovah of Hosts, God of the ranks of Israel, which thou hast reproached. Smith's Literal Translation And David will say to him of the rovers, Thou comest to me with a sword and with a spear and with a shield, and I come to thee in the name of Jehovah of armies, the God of the ranks of Israel, which thou didst upbraid. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd David said to the Philistine: Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, which thou hast defied. Catholic Public Domain Version But David said to the Philistine: “You approach me with sword, and spear, and shield. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, which you have reproached. New American Bible David answered him: “You come against me with sword and spear and scimitar, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel whom you have insulted. New Revised Standard Version But David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword and spear and javelin; but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen David said to the Philistine, You come against me with a sword and with a spear and with a shield; but I come against you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David said to the Philistine: “You come against me with a sword and with a spear and with a shield, and I am come against you in The Name of LORD JEHOVAH, God of Hosts of the ranks of Israel, whom you have reviled! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then said David to the Philistine: 'Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin; but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast taunted. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David said to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with sword, and with spear, and with shield; but I come to thee in the name of the Lord God of hosts of the army of Israel, which thou hast defied Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Slays Goliath…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. 46This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.… Cross References 2 Chronicles 32:8 With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 44:6-7 For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me. / For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame. Psalm 118:10-12 All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. Isaiah 31:3 But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together. Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. Jeremiah 1:19 They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Deuteronomy 20:1 When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. 2 Kings 6:16 “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. Ephesians 6:10-17 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ... Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. 1 John 4:4 You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. Treasury of Scripture Then said David to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Thou comest Psalm 44:6 For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me. in the name 2 Samuel 22:33-35 God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect… 2 Chronicles 32:8 With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. Psalm 3:8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. defied 1 Samuel 17:10,26,36 And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together… Isaiah 37:23,28 Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel… Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Buckler David Defied Hosts Israel Javelin Philistine Ranks Reproached Shield Spear Sword TauntedJump to Next Almighty Armies Buckler David Defied Hosts Israel Javelin Philistine Ranks Reproached Shield Spear Sword Taunted1 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 But David said to the Philistine This phrase introduces the young shepherd, David, who stands before Goliath, the Philistine giant. The Hebrew root for "said" (אָמַר, 'amar) implies a declaration or proclamation, indicating David's confidence and authority. Historically, the Philistines were a formidable enemy of Israel, often depicted as technologically advanced and militarily superior. David's confrontation with Goliath is not just a personal battle but a representation of the ongoing struggle between the Israelites and the Philistines. 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 Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Davidדָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (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 the Philistine, הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֔י (hap·pə·liš·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia “You אַתָּה֙ (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you come בָּ֣א (bā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go against אֵלַ֔י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to me with a dagger, וּבְכִיד֑וֹן (ū·ḇə·ḵî·ḏō·wn) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3591: Something to strike with, a dart spear, וּבַחֲנִ֣ית (ū·ḇa·ḥă·nîṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2595: A lance and sword, בְּחֶ֖רֶב (bə·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword but I וְאָנֹכִ֣י (wə·’ā·nō·ḵî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I come בָֽא־ (ḇā-) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go against אֵלֶ֗יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to you in the name בְּשֵׁם֙ (bə·šêm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts, צְבָא֔וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign the God אֱלֹהֵ֛י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of the armies 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 whom אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you have defied. חֵרַֽפְתָּ׃ (ḥê·rap̄·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 2778: To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter Links 1 Samuel 17:45 NIV1 Samuel 17:45 NLT 1 Samuel 17:45 ESV 1 Samuel 17:45 NASB 1 Samuel 17:45 KJV 1 Samuel 17:45 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 17:45 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 17:45 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 17:45 French Bible 1 Samuel 17:45 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 17:45 Then said David to the Philistine You (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |