1 Samuel 17:41

What does 1 Samuel 17:41 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 17:41 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the Philistine came nearer to David; and the man who had his body-cover went before him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the Philistine goeth on, going and drawing near unto David, and the man bearing the buckler <FI>is<Fi> before him,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the Philistine came on, and drew nigh against David, and his armourbearer went before him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the Philistine came on and approached David; and the man that bore the shield was before him.

Context

v.40And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the shepherd’s bag which he had, even in his wallet; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.

v.41This passage

v.42And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair countenance.

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