1 Samuel 17:27 kjv — And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.

King James Version

"And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him."

— 1 Samuel 17:27, King James Version

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

24

And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.

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And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father’s house free in Israel.

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And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?

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And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.

28

And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab’s anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.

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And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

30

And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.

1 Samuel 17:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:27 say?
1 Samuel 17:27 in the King James Version reads: “And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.”
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 (KJV): “And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.” 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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