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1 Samuel 17:48

David
Courage and strength

46 This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.

47 And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”

As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.

49 Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground.

50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.

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BSB
As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.
KJV
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.
WEB
When the Philistine arose, and walked and came near to meet David, David hurried and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.
ASV
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.
DARBY
And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and advanced to meet David, that David hasted, and ran towards the ranks to meet the Philistine.
BLB
And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, that David hurried and ran to the rank to meet the Philistine.
ÅB
Da nå filisteren gjorde seg rede og gikk fram og kom nærmere bortimot David, skyndte David seg og sprang fram mot fylkingen, filisteren i møte.
OTB
Så skjedde det, da filisteren reiste seg og kom frem for å møte David, at David løp raskt mot slaglinjen for å møte filisteren.
B1930
Da nu filisteren gjorde sig rede og gikk frem og kom nærmere bortimot David, skyndte David sig og sprang frem mot fylkingen, filisteren i møte.

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