1 Samuel 17:41 web — The Philistine came on and drew near to David; and the man who bore the shield went before him.

World English Bible

"The Philistine came on and drew near to David; and the man who bore the shield went before him."

— 1 Samuel 17:41, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

38

Saul dressed David with his clothing. He put a helmet of brass on his head, and he clad him with a coat of mail.

39

David strapped his sword on his clothing, and he tried to move; for he had not tested it. David said to Saul, "I can't go with these; for I have not tested them." David took them off.

40

He took his staff in his hand, and chose for himself five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the shepherd's bag which he had, even in his wallet. His sling was in his hand; and he drew near to the Philistine.

41

The Philistine came on and drew near to David; and the man who bore the shield went before him.

42

When the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair face.

43

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

44

The Philistine said to David, "Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky, and to the animals 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 World English Bible reads: “The Philistine came on and drew near to David; and the man who bore the shield went 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 (WEB): “The Philistine came on and drew near to David; and the man who bore the shield went 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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