Translations
Modern
And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him!”
Traditional
And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
Literal
And David said to Saul, “Let no heart of man fail because of him. Your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”
Latin
Ad quem cum fuisset adductus, locutus est ei: Non concidat cor cujusquam in eo: ego servus tuus vadam, et pugnabo adversus Philisthæum.
Original
Hebrew
English
And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail on account of this Philistine. Your servant will go and fight him!”
Notes
Your servant will go and fight him: David showed courage, while Saul showed fear (1 Samuel 17:11).
Theme notes and profiles
Abner David Saul The Philistines David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Places
Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan
Glossary
Achish Circumcision David Giants Goliath Helmet Psalm 151 Samuel, Books of First and Second Warfare
Topics
Armies: March in Ranks: Champions Fight Instead of Championship: Goliath and David Courage: Personal Bravery: David, in Killing Goliath Decision: David The Jews: Often Distinguished in War