1 N ow the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle; and they were gathered together at Socoh, which belongeth to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim.

Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle and were assembled at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim.

2 A nd Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and encamped in the vale of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines.

Saul and the men of Israel were encamped in the Valley of Elah and drew up in battle array against the Philistines.

3 A nd the Philistines stood on the mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on the mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them.

And the Philistines stood on a mountain on one side and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side, with the valley between them.

4 A nd there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.

And a champion went out of the camp of the Philistines named Goliath of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.

5 A nd he had a helmet of brass upon his head, and he was clad with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass.

And he had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of mail, and the coat weighed 5, 000 shekels of bronze.

6 A nd he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders.

He had bronze shin armor on his legs and a bronze javelin across his shoulders.

7 A nd the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and his shield-bearer went before him.

And the shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam; his spear’s head weighed 600 shekels of iron. And a shield bearer went before him.

8 A nd he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me.

Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, Why have you come out to draw up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves and let him come down to me.

9 I f he be able to fight with me, and kill me, then will we be your servants; but if I prevail against him, and kill him, then shall ye be our servants, and serve us.

If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants; but if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us.

10 A nd the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.

And the Philistine said, I defy the ranks of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.

11 A nd when Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.

When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.

12 N ow David was the son of that Ephrathite of Beth-lehem-judah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man was an old man in the days of Saul, stricken in years among men.

David was the son of an Ephrathite of Bethlehem in Judah named Jesse, who had eight sons. in the days of Saul was old, advanced in years.

13 A nd the three eldest sons of Jesse had gone after Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the first-born, and next unto him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.

three eldest sons had followed Saul into battle. Their names were Eliab the firstborn; next, Abinadab; and third, Shammah.

14 A nd David was the youngest; and the three eldest followed Saul.

David was the youngest. The three eldest followed Saul,

15 N ow David went to and fro from Saul to feed his father's sheep at Beth-lehem.

But David went back and forth from Saul to feed his father’s sheep at Bethlehem.

16 A nd the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.

The Philistine came out morning and evening, presenting himself for forty days.

17 A nd Jesse said unto David his son, Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched grain, and these ten loaves, and carry them quickly to the camp to thy brethren;

And Jesse said to David his son, Take for your brothers an ephah of this parched grain and these ten loaves and carry them quickly to your brothers at the camp.

18 a nd bring these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge.

Also take these ten cheeses to the commander of their thousand. See how your brothers fare and bring some token from them.

19 N ow Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.

Now Saul and the brothers and all the men of Israel were in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.

20 A nd David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the place of the wagons, as the host which was going forth to the fight shouted for the battle.

So David rose up early next morning, left the sheep with a keeper, took the provisions, and went, as Jesse had commanded him. And he came to the encampment as the host going forth to the battleground shouted the battle cry.

21 A nd Israel and the Philistines put the battle in array, army against army.

And Israel and the Philistines put the battle in array, army against army.

22 A nd David left his baggage in the hand of the keeper of the baggage, and ran to the army, and came and saluted his brethren.

David left his packages in the care of the baggage keeper and ran into the ranks and came and greeted his brothers.

23 A nd as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the ranks of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them.

As they talked, behold, Goliath, the champion, the Philistine of Gath, came forth from the Philistine ranks and spoke the same words as before, and David heard him.

24 A nd all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid.

And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, terrified.

25 A nd the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father's house free in Israel.

And the Israelites said, Have you seen this man who has come out? Surely he has come out to defy Israel; and the man who kills him the king will enrich with great riches, and will give him his daughter and make his father’s house free in Israel.

26 A nd David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?

And David said to the men standing by him, What shall be done for the man who kills this Philistine and takes away the reproach from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?

27 A nd the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.

And the told him, Thus shall it be done for the man who kills him.

28 A nd Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why art thou come down? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thy heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.

Now Eliab his eldest brother heard what he said to the men; and Eliab’s anger was kindled against David and he said, Why did you come here? With whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your presumption and evilness of heart; for you came down that you might see the battle.

29 A nd David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

And David said, What have I done now? Was it not a harmless question?

30 A nd he turned away from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.

And David turned away from Eliab to another and he asked the same question, and again the men gave him the same answer.

31 A nd when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him.

When David’s words were heard, they were repeated to Saul, and he sent for him.

32 A nd David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.

David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of this Philistine; your servant will go out and fight with him.

33 A nd Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.

And Saul said to David, You are not able to go to fight against this Philistine. You are only an adolescent, and he has been a warrior from his youth.

34 A nd David said unto Saul, Thy servant was keeping his father's sheep; and when there came a lion, or a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock,

And David said to Saul, Your servant kept his father’s sheep. And when there came a lion or again a bear and took a lamb out of the flock,

35 I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth; and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.

I went out after it and smote it and delivered the lamb out of its mouth; and when it arose against me, I caught it by its beard and smote it and killed it.

36 T hy servant smote both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.

Your servant killed both the lion and the bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God!

37 A nd David said, Jehovah that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and Jehovah shall be with thee.

David said, The Lord Who delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of the paw of the bear, He will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said to David, Go, and the Lord be with you!

38 A nd Saul clad David with his apparel, and he put a helmet of brass upon his head, and he clad him with a coat of mail.

Then Saul clothed David with his armor; he put a bronze helmet on his head and clothed him with a coat of mail.

39 A nd David girded his sword upon his apparel, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.

And David girded his sword over his armor. Then he tried to go, but could not, for he was not used to it. And David said to Saul, I cannot go with these, for I am not used to them. And David took them off.

40 A nd he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the shepherd's bag which he had, even in his wallet; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.

Then he took his staff in his hand and chose five smooth stones out of the brook and put them in his shepherd’s bag, in his pouch, and his sling was in his hand, and he drew near the Philistine.

41 A nd the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.

The Philistine came on and drew near to David, the man who bore the shield going before him.

42 A nd when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair countenance.

And when the Philistine looked around and saw David, he scorned and despised him, for he was but an adolescent, with a healthy reddish color and a fair face.

43 A nd the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

And the Philistine said to David, Am I a dog, that you should come to me with sticks? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

44 A nd the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the birds of the heavens, and to the beasts of the field.

The Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field.

45 T hen said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin: but I come to thee in the name of Jehovah of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.

Then said David to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the ranks of Israel, Whom you have defied.

46 T his day will Jehovah deliver thee into my hand; and I will smite thee, and take thy head from off thee; and I will give the dead bodies of the host of the Philistines this day unto the birds of the heavens, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel,

This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand, and I will smite you and cut off your head. And I will give the corpses of the army of the Philistines this day to the birds of the air and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.

47 a nd that all this assembly may know that Jehovah saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is Jehovah's, and he will give you into our hand.

And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saves not with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.

48 A nd 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.

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

49 A nd David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead; and the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell upon his face to the earth.

David put his hand into his bag and took out a stone and slung it, and it struck the Philistine, sinking into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the earth.

50 S o David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.

So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and struck down the Philistine and slew him. But no sword was in David’s hand.

51 T hen David ran, and stood over the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled.

So he ran and stood over the Philistine, took his sword and drew it out of its sheath, and killed him, and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their mighty champion was dead, they fled.

52 A nd the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou comest to Gai, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron.

And the men of Israel and Judah rose with a shout and pursued the Philistines as far as Gath and the gates of Ekron. So the wounded Philistines fell along the way from Shaaraim as far as Gath and Ekron.

53 A nd the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they plundered their camp.

The Israelites returned from their pursuit of the Philistines and plundered their tents.

54 A nd David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armor in his tent.

David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem, but he put his armor in his tent.

55 A nd when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.

When Saul saw David go out against the Philistine, he said to Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As your soul lives, O king, I cannot tell.

56 A nd the king said, Inquire thou whose son the stripling is.

And the king said, Inquire whose son the stripling is.

57 A nd as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.

When David returned from killing Goliath the Philistine, Abner brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.

58 A nd Saul said to him, Whose son art thou, thou young man? And David answered, I am the son of thy servant Jesse the Beth-lehemite.

And Saul said to him, Whose son are you, young man? And David answered, I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem.