Scripture · Old Testament
1 Samuel 17:48
1 Samuel 17:48 is verse 48 of 1 Samuel chapter 17, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.
King James Version
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.
World English Bible
When the Philistine arose, and walked and came near to meet David, David hurried and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.
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1 Samuel 17:46–50 · Berean Standard Bible
46 This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.
47 And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”
48 As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.
49 Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground.
50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
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?
Proverbs 28:1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.