1 Samuel 17:31 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When people heard what David said, they repeated his words to King Saul, and Saul called for David to come to him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that David's bold words about fighting Goliath reached King Saul, who then summoned the young shepherd to meet with him.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during the famous confrontation between the Israelite army and the Philistines, where the giant Goliath was challenging Israel daily. David had just arrived at the battlefield to bring food to his brothers and had been asking questions about the rewards for defeating Goliath. His confident words about fighting the giant were so noteworthy that soldiers reported them directly to King Saul.

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