1 Samuel 17
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 17 of 31
Chapter Summary
The armies of the Israelites and Philistines ready, Goliath issues a challenge. David takes the challenge. With no armor he kills the giant.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Jesse's youngest son who fells Goliath with a sling in the name of Jehovah of Hosts
Philistine champion from Gath who defies Israel's armies and is killed by David
king of Israel, dismayed by Goliath; sends and arms David for the fight
Ephrathite of Bethlehem, David's father, who sends David to his brothers at the camp
David's eldest brother whose anger burns against him at the battle line
Timeline
The Philistines camp at Ephes-dammim. Goliath, a giant from Gath, comes out for forty days challenging the ranks of Israel to single combat, dismaying Saul and the Israelites.
1 Samuel 17:1-11Jesse sends David from Bethlehem to the valley of Elah with provisions for his three oldest brothers and their commander.
1 Samuel 17:12-22David hears Goliath's taunts and sees the Israelites fleeing. He asks about the reward for killing the giant and is scolded by his oldest brother, Eliab.
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