1 Samuel 17:18 bbe — And take these ten cheeses to the captain of their thousand, and see how your brothers are and come back with a sign to…

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"And take these ten cheeses to the captain of their thousand, and see how your brothers are and come back with a sign to say how they are."

— 1 Samuel 17:18, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

15

Now David went to and from Saul, looking after his father's sheep at Beth-lehem.

16

And the Philistine came near every morning and evening for forty days.

17

And Jesse said to his son David, Take now for your brothers an ephah of this dry grain and these ten cakes of bread, and go quickly with them to the tents to your brothers;

18

And take these ten cheeses to the captain of their thousand, and see how your brothers are and come back with a sign to say how they are.

19

Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.

20

And David got up early in the morning, and, giving the sheep into the care of a keeper, took the things and went as Jesse had said; and he came to the lines where the carts were, when the army was going out to the fight giving their war-cry.

21

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

1 Samuel 17:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:18 say?
1 Samuel 17:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And take these ten cheeses to the captain of their thousand, and see how your brothers are and come back with a sign to say how they are.”
Where is 1 Samuel 17:18 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 17:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 18.
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 17:18.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 17:18 in?
1 Samuel 17:18 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 17:18?
1 Samuel 17:18 reads (BBE): “And take these ten cheeses to the captain of their thousand, and see how your brothers are and come back with a sign to say how they are.” 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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