1 Samuel 17:41 cpdv — And the Philistine, advancing, went and drew near against David. And his armor bearer was before him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Philistine, advancing, went and drew near against David. And his armor bearer was before him. "

— 1 Samuel 17:41, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

38

And Saul clothed David with his garments. And he placed a helmet of brass upon his head, and he clothed him with a breastplate.

39

Then David, having girded his sword over his armor, began to see if he could walk in the armor. But he was not accustomed to it. And David said to Saul: “I cannot move about in this way. For I am not used to it.” And he put them aside.

40

And he took up his staff, which he held always in his hands. And he chose for himself five very smooth stones from the torrent. And he put them into the shepherd’s bag that he had with him. And he took up a sling in his hand. And he went out against the Philistine.

41

And the Philistine, advancing, went and drew near against David. And his armor bearer was before him.

42

And when the Philistine had seen and considered David, he despised him. For he was a youth, ruddy and of handsome appearance.

43

And the Philistine said to David, “Am I a dog, that you approach against me with a staff?” And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

44

And he said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air, and to the beasts of the earth.”

1 Samuel 17:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:41 say?
1 Samuel 17:41 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Philistine, advancing, went and drew near against David. And his armor bearer was before him. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 17:41 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 17:41 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 41.
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 17:41.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 17:41 in?
1 Samuel 17:41 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 17:41?
1 Samuel 17:41 reads (CPDV): “And the Philistine, advancing, went and drew near against David. And his armor bearer was before 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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