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Verse 17

1 Samuel 17:21

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Berean Standard Bible

And Israel and the Philistines arrayed in formation against each other.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Israel and the Philistines put the battle in array, army against army.

Bible in Basic English

And Israel and the Philistines had put their forces in position, army against army.

Free Bible Version

The Israelites took up their battle line and the Philistines took up their battle line on the opposite side.

King James (Authorized) Version

For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.

Translation for Translators

The Philistine army and the Israeli army stood on the hillsides, facing each other, ready for the battle.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Israel and the Philistines lined up for battle, army against army.

Noah Webster Bible

For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.

World English Bible

Israel and the Philistines put the battle in array, army against army.

Young's Literal Translation

and Israel and the Philistines set in array rank to meet rank.

Context

David Accepts the Challenge

²⁰So David got up early in the morning, left the flock with a keeper, loaded up, and set out as Jesse had instructed him. He reached the camp as the army was marching out to its position and shouting the battle cry.²¹And Israel and the Philistines arrayed in formation against each other.

Summary

In this verse, we see the setting of the famous battle between David and Goliath. David arrives at the battle scene to bring food to his brothers and check on their welfare. This seemingly ordinary task leads to an extraordinary encounter that will ultimately showcase David's faith, courage, and trust in God. It sets the stage for one of the most iconic stories of victory against all odds, emphasizing the importance of relying on God's strength rather than human abilities.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For Israel and all the Philistines had put the battle in array,.... Both sides prepared for it, and drew up in line of battle: army against army; rank against rank, battalion against battalion, the right wing of the one against the left of the other, &c.

1 Samuel 17:21

David Accepts the Challenge

²⁰So David got up early in the morning, left the flock with a keeper, loaded up, and set out as Jesse had instructed him. He reached the camp as the army was marching out to its position and shouting the battle cry.²¹And Israel and the Philistines arrayed in formation against each other.

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Berean Standard Bible

And Israel and the Philistines arrayed in formation against each other.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Israel and the Philistines put the battle in array, army against army.

Bible in Basic English

And Israel and the Philistines had put their forces in position, army against army.

Free Bible Version

The Israelites took up their battle line and the Philistines took up their battle line on the opposite side.

King James (Authorized) Version

For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.

Translation for Translators

The Philistine army and the Israeli army stood on the hillsides, facing each other, ready for the battle.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Israel and the Philistines lined up for battle, army against army.

Noah Webster Bible

For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.

World English Bible

Israel and the Philistines put the battle in array, army against army.

Young's Literal Translation

and Israel and the Philistines set in array rank to meet rank.