1 Samuel 17:43 akjv — And the Philistine said to David, Am I a dog, that you come to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his g…

American King James Version

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

— 1 Samuel 17:43, American King James Version

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

40

And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a money; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.

41

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

42

And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.

43

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

44

And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.

45

Then said David to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

46

This day will the LORD deliver you into my hand; and I will smite you, and take your head from you; and I will give the carcasses of the host of the Philistines this day to the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.

1 Samuel 17:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:43 say?
1 Samuel 17:43 in the American King James Version reads: “And the Philistine said to David, Am I a dog, that you come to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 17:43 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 17:43 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 43.
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 17:43.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 17:43 in?
1 Samuel 17:43 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 17:43?
1 Samuel 17:43 reads (AKJV): “And the Philistine said to David, Am I a dog, that you come to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. ” 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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