1 Samuel 17:31

What does 1 Samuel 17:31 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 17:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And, hearing what David said, they gave Saul word of it: and he sent for him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the words which David hath spoken are heard, and they declare before Saul, and he receiveth him;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the words which David spoke were heard, and were rehearsed before Saul.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the words were heard which David spoke, and they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him.

Context

v.30And he turned away from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.

v.31This passage

v.32And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 22:29

    Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.

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