1 Samuel 17:45

New International Reader's Version

David said to Goliath, “You are coming to fight against me with a sword, a spear and a javelin. But I’m coming against you in the name of the Lord who rules over all. He is the God of the armies of Israel. He’s the one you have dared to fight against.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 14:10

Asa went out to meet Zerah in battle. They took up their positions in the Valley of Zephathah. It’s near Mareshah.

2 Chronicles 32:8

The only thing he has is human strength. But the Lord our God is with us. He will help us. He’ll fight our battles.” The people had great faith in what Hezekiah, the king of Judah, said.

Psalm 124:8

Our help comes from the Lord. He is the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm 18:2

The Lord is my rock and my place of safety. He is the God who saves me. My God is my rock. I go to him for safety. He is like a shield to me. He’s the power that saves me. He’s my place of safety.

Psalm 20:8

They are brought to their knees and fall down. But we get up and stand firm.

Psalm 3:8

Lord, you are the one who saves. May your blessing be on your people.

Psalm 44:6

I put no trust in my bow. My sword doesn’t bring me victory.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is like a strong tower. Godly people run to it and are safe.

Isaiah 37:23

Who have you laughed at? Who have you spoken evil things against? Who have you raised your voice against? Who have you looked at so proudly? You have done it against me. I am the Holy One of Israel!

Isaiah 37:28

“ ‘ “ ‘But I know where you are. I know when you come and go. I know how very angry you are with me.

2 Corinthians 10:4

The weapons I fight with are not the weapons the world uses. In fact, it is just the opposite. My weapons have the power of God to destroy the camps of the enemy.

2 Corinthians 3:5

In ourselves we are not able to claim anything for ourselves. The power to do what we do comes from God.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.

1 Samuel 17:10

Goliath continued, “This day I dare the soldiers of Israel to send a man down to fight against me.”

1 Samuel 17:26

David spoke to the men standing near him. He asked them, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine? Goliath is bringing shame on Israel. What will be done for the one who removes it? This Philistine isn’t even circumcised. He dares the armies of the living God to fight him. Who does he think he is?”

1 Samuel 17:36

In fact, I’ve killed both a lion and a bear. I’ll do the same thing to this Philistine. He isn’t even circumcised. He has dared the armies of the living God to fight him.

1 Samuel 17:6

On his legs he wore bronze guards. He carried a bronze javelin on his back.