1 Samuel 17:50

Easy To Read Version

So David defeated the Philistine with only a sling [162] and one stone! He hit the Philistine and killed him. David didn’t have a sword,

Cross References

Judges 15:15

Samson found a jawbone of a donkey that had died. He took the jawbone and killed 1,000 Philistine men with it.

Judges 3:31

After Ehud saved the people of Israel, another man saved Israel. That man’s name was Shamgar son of Anath. [31] Shamgar used an oxgoad [32] to kill 600 Philistine men.

1 Samuel 13:22

So, on the day of battle, none of the Israelite soldiers with Saul had {iron} swords or spears. Only Saul and his son Jonathan had {iron} weapons.

1 Samuel 17:39

David put on the sword and tried to walk around. David tried to wear Saul’s uniform, but David was not used to all those heavy things.

1 Samuel 17:49

David took out a stone from his bag. He put it in his sling [161] and swung the sling. The stone flew from the sling and hit Goliath right between the eyes. The stone sank deep into his head, and Goliath fell to the ground—face down.

1 Samuel 17:51

so he ran and stood beside the Philistine. Then David took Goliath’s own sword out of its sheath [163] and used it to cut off Goliath’s head. And that is how David killed the Philistine.

1 Samuel 19:5

David risked his life when he killed the Philistine (Goliath). The Lord won a great victory for all Israel. You saw it, and you were happy. Why do you want to hurt David? He’s innocent. There is no reason to kill him!”

1 Samuel 21:9

David asked Ahimelech, “Do you have a spear or sword here? The king’s business is very important. I had to leave quickly, and I didn’t bring my sword or any other weapon.”

1 Samuel 23:21

Saul answered, “The Lord bless you for helping me.