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David Accepts the Challenge

1 Samuel 17:32

In 11 translations

BSB
And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him!”
KJV
¶ And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
WEB
David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”
ASV
And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
LSV
and David says to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fall because of him, your servant goes, and has fought with this Philistine.”
YLT
and David saith unto Saul, 'Let no man's heart fall because of him, thy servant doth go, and hath fought with this Philistine.'
DBY
And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him: thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
DRC
And when he was brought to him, he said to him: Let not any man’s heart be dismayed in him: I thy servant will go, and will fight against the Philistine.
GNV
So Dauid saide to Saul, Let no mans heart faile him, because of him: thy seruant wil goe, and fight with this Philistim.
JPS
And David said to Saul: 'Let no man's heart fail within him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.'
LXXE
And David said to Saul, Let not, I pray thee, the heart of my lord be dejected within him: thy servant will go, and fight with this Philistine.Gr. upon him.

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Original-language editions

WLC
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר דָּוִד֙ אֶל־שָׁא֔וּל אַל־יִפֹּ֥ל לֵב־אָדָ֖ם עָלָ֑יו עַבְדְּךָ֣ יֵלֵ֔ךְ וְנִלְחַ֖ם עִם־הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֥י הַזֶּֽה׃
LXX-Br
Καὶ εἶπε Δαυὶδ πρὸς Σαοὺλ, μὴ δὴ συμπεσέτω καρδία τοῦ κυρίου μου ἐπʼ αὐτόν· ὁ δοῦλός σου πορεύσεται καὶ πολεμήσει μετὰ τοῦ ἀλλοφύλου τούτου.

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👤 David👤 Saul◆ Reign of Saul◆ David Kills Goliath

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Deuteronomy 20:1–3When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. When you are…
  • 1 Samuel 16:18One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.”
  • Psalms 3:6I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.
  • Isaiah 35:4Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”
  • Numbers 14:9Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!”
  • Psalms 27:1–3The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread? When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. Though an…
  • Hebrews 12:12Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.
  • 1 Samuel 14:6Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many…
  • Joshua 14:12Now therefore give me this hill country that the LORD promised me on that day, for you yourself heard then that the Anakim were there, with great and fortified cities. Perhaps with the LORD’s help I will drive them…
  • Numbers 13:30Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “We must go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly conquer it!”

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