1 Samuel 17:19 cpdv — But they were in the valley of Terebinth, with Saul and all the sons of Israel, fighting against the Philistines.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But they were in the valley of Terebinth, with Saul and all the sons of Israel, fighting against the Philistines. "

— 1 Samuel 17:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

16

Truly, the Philistine advanced morning and evening, and he stood forth, for forty days.

17

Now Jesse said to his son David: “Take, for your brothers, an ephah of cooked grain, and these ten loaves, and hurry to the camp, to your brothers.

18

And you shall carry these ten little cheeses to the tribune. And visit your brothers, to see if they are doing well. And learn with whom they have been stationed.”

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But they were in the valley of Terebinth, with Saul and all the sons of Israel, fighting against the Philistines.

20

And so, David rose up in the morning, and he commended the flock to the caretaker. And he went away burdened, just as Jesse had instructed him. And he went to the place of the battle line, and to the army, which, in going out to fight, was shouting in the conflict.

21

For Israel had positioned their troops, but the Philistines also had prepared themselves against them.

22

Then, leaving the items that he had brought under the hand of the keeper of baggage, David ran to the place of the conflict. And he was asking if all was going well with his brothers.

1 Samuel 17:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:19 say?
1 Samuel 17:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But they were in the valley of Terebinth, with Saul and all the sons of Israel, fighting against the Philistines. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 17:19 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 17:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 19.
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 17:19.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 17:19 in?
1 Samuel 17:19 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 17:19?
1 Samuel 17:19 reads (CPDV): “But they were in the valley of Terebinth, with Saul and all the sons of Israel, fighting against the Philistines. ” 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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