1 Samuel 17:14
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And David was the youngest. The three oldest had followed Saul,”
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BSBPD
“And David was the youngest. The three oldest had followed Saul,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“And David was the youngest; and the three eldest followed Saul.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“And David is the youngest, and the three eldest have gone after Saul,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 17:14 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 25:23and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”
- 1 Samuel 16:11And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.”
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