KJV ORIGINAL
And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Philistine warrior came forward and got closer to David, with his shield-bearer walking ahead of him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes Goliath advancing toward young David for their famous battle, with his armor-bearer leading the way.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the confrontation between the Israelite and Philistine armies in the Valley of Elah. Goliath, the giant Philistine champion, had been challenging Israel's army for forty days when young David volunteered to fight him. Having a shield-bearer was common for elite warriors of that time, as the large shields required a dedicated person to carry them.
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