1 Samuel 17:48 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

⁴⁸ When the Philistine drew nearer to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴⁸ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴⁸ When the Philistine came forward to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴⁸ 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.

Common English Bible

⁴⁸ The Philistine got up and moved closer to attack David, and David ran quickly to the front line to face him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴⁸ Then, when the Philistine had risen up, and was approaching, and was drawing near against David, David hurried and ran to the fight against the Philistine.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁴⁸ And when the Philistine arose and was coming, and drew nigh to meet David, David made haste, and ran to the fight to meet the Philistine.

1 Samuel 17:48 Cross References

Psalm 27:1

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 27:3

Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident.

Proverbs 28:1

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

1 Samuel 17:49

David put his hand in his bag, took out a stone, slung it, and struck the Philistine on his forehead; the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell face down on the ground.