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1 Samuel 17:41-43
Holman Christian Standard Bible
1 Samuel 17:41-43
Holman Christian Standard Bible
41 The Philistine came closer and closer to David, with the shield-bearer in front of him. 42 When the Philistine looked and saw David, he despised him(A) because he was just a youth, healthy[a](B) and handsome. 43 He said to David, “Am I a dog(C) that you come against me with sticks?”[b] Then he cursed David by his gods.(D)
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- 1 Samuel 17:42 Or ruddy
- 1 Samuel 17:43 Some LXX mss add and stones?” And David said, “No! Worse than a dog!”
1 Samuel 17:41-43
New International Version
1 Samuel 17:41-43
New International Version
41 Meanwhile, the Philistine, with his shield bearer(A) in front of him, kept coming closer to David. 42 He looked David over and saw that he was little more than a boy, glowing with health and handsome,(B) and he despised(C) him. 43 He said to David, “Am I a dog,(D) that you come at me with sticks?” And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.
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