1 Samuel 17:14 kjva — And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul."

— 1 Samuel 17:14, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

11

When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.

12

Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Beth–lehem–judah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul.

13

And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next unto him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.

14

And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul.

15

But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father’s sheep at Beth–lehem.

16

And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.

17

And Jesse said unto David his son, Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to thy brethren;

1 Samuel 17:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 17:14 say?
1 Samuel 17:14 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul.”
Where is 1 Samuel 17:14 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 17:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 14.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 17:14.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 17:14 in?
1 Samuel 17:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 17:14?
1 Samuel 17:14 reads (KJVA): “And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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