1 Samuel 17:41

“And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And the Philistine came on and drew neere vnto Dauid, and the man that bare the shield, went before him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then the Philistine came on and approached David, with the shield-bearer in front of him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the Philistine came nearer to David; and the man who had his body-cover went before him.
- Basic English Bible

And the Philistine came on and approached David; and the man that bore the shield was before him.
- Darby Bible

And the Philistine advanced and drew near to David; and the man that bore the shield went before him.
- Webster's Bible

The Philistine came on and drew near to David; and the man who bore the shield went before him.
- World English Bible

And the Philistine goeth on, going and drawing near unto David, and the man bearing the buckler [is] before him,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the Philistine came nearer and nearer unto David; and the man that bore the shield went before him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 17:41


17:41 Drew near - Probably a signal was made, that his challenge was accepted.


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