1 Samuel 17:48 - Printer Friendly

ESV: When the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.

NIV: As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.

NASB: Then it happened, when the Philistine came closer to meet David, that David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.

CSB: When the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly to the battle line to meet the Philistine.

NLT: As Goliath moved closer to attack, David quickly ran out to meet him.

KJV: And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.

NKJV: So it was, when the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, that David hurried and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.

First Samuel introduces the key figures who led Israel after the era of the judges. The books of 1 and 2 Samuel were originally part of a single text, split in certain translations shortly before the birth of Christ. Some of the Bible’s most famous characters are depicted in this book. These including the prophet Samuel, Israel’s first king, Saul, her greatest king, David, and other famous names such as Goliath and Jonathan. By the end of this book, Saul has fallen; the book of 2 Samuel begins with David’s ascension to the throne.

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