1 Samuel 17:48

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.”

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BSBPD

“As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And it hath come to pass, that the Philistine hath risen, and goeth, and draweth near to meet David, and David hasteth and runneth to the rank to meet the Philistine,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 17:48 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
  2. Proverbs 28:1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

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