1 Samuel 17:27 cpdv — Then the people repeated to him the same words, saying, “These things shall be given to the man who will have struck hi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then the people repeated to him the same words, saying, “These things shall be given to the man who will have struck him down.” "

— 1 Samuel 17:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

24

Then all the Israelites, when they had seen the man, fled from his face, fearing him greatly.

25

And someone of Israel said: “Have you seen this man, who has risen up. For he ascended in order to reproach Israel. Therefore, the man who will strike him down, the king will enrich with great wealth, and will give to him his daughter, and will cause his father’s house to be free of tribute in Israel.”

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And David spoke to the men who were standing with him, saying: “What will be given to the man who will have struck down this Philistine, and who will have taken away the disgrace from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should reproach the soldiers of the living God?”

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Then the people repeated to him the same words, saying, “These things shall be given to the man who will have struck him down.”

28

Now when Eliab, his eldest brother, had heard this, as he was speaking with the others, he became angry against David, and he said: “Why did you come here? And why did you leave behind those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and the wickedness of your heart, that you have come down so that you might see the battle.”

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And David said: “What have I done? Is there any word against me?”

30

And he turned away from him a little, toward another. And he asked the same question. And the people responded to him as before.

1 Samuel 17:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:27 say?
1 Samuel 17:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then the people repeated to him the same words, saying, “These things shall be given to the man who will have struck him down.” ”
Where is 1 Samuel 17:27 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 17:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 27.
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 17:27.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 17:27 in?
1 Samuel 17:27 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 17:27?
1 Samuel 17:27 reads (CPDV): “Then the people repeated to him the same words, saying, “These things shall be given to the man who will have struck him down.” ” 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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