1 Samuel 17:41 nasb — Then the Philistine came on and approached David, with the shield-bearer in front of him.

NASB

"Then the Philistine came on and approached David, with the shield-bearer in front of him."

— 1 Samuel 17:41, NASB

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

38

Then Saul clothed David with his garments and put a bronze helmet on his head, and he clothed him with armor.

39

David girded his sword over his armor and tried to walk, for he had not tested them. So David said to Saul, "I cannot go with these, for I have not tested them." And David took them off.

40

He took his stick in his hand and chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the shepherd's bag which he had, even in his pouch, and his sling was in his hand; and he approached the Philistine.

41

Then the Philistine came on and approached David, with the shield-bearer in front of him.

42

When the Philistine looked and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, with a handsome appearance.

43

The Philistine said to David, "Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?" And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

44

The Philistine also said to David, "Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the beasts of the field."

1 Samuel 17:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:41 say?
1 Samuel 17:41 in the NASB reads: “Then the Philistine came on and approached David, with the shield-bearer in front of 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 (NASB): “Then the Philistine came on and approached David, with the shield-bearer in front of 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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