1 Samuel 17:43 net — The Philistine said to David,“Am I a dog, that you are coming after me with sticks?” Then the Philistine cursed David b…

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"The Philistine said to David,“Am I a dog, that you are coming after me with sticks?” Then the Philistine cursed David by his gods."

— 1 Samuel 17:43, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 17 — Context

40

He took his staff in his hand, picked out five smooth stones from the stream, placed them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag, took his sling in hand, and approached the Philistine.

41

The Philistine kept coming closer to David, with his shield bearer walking in front of him.

42

When the Philistine looked carefully at David, he despised him, for he was only a ruddy and handsome boy.

43

The Philistine said to David,“Am I a dog, that you are coming after me with sticks?” Then the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

44

The Philistine said to David,“Come here to me, so I can give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the wild animals of the field!”

45

But David replied to the Philistine,“You are coming against me with sword and spear and javelin. But I am coming against you in the name of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel’s armies, whom you have defied!

46

This very day the LORD will deliver you into my hand! I will strike you down and cut off your head. This day I will give the corpses of the Philistine army to the birds of the sky and the wild animals of the land. Then all the land will realize that Israel has a God,

1 Samuel 17:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 17:43 say?
1 Samuel 17:43 in the NET Bible reads: “The Philistine said to David,“Am I a dog, that you are coming after me with sticks?” Then 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 (NET): “The Philistine said to David,“Am I a dog, that you are coming after me with sticks?” Then 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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