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1 Samuel 17:47

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give you into our hands.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And everyone gathered here will know that the LORD doesn't need swords and spears to save people. This battle belongs to the LORD, and he will hand you over to us.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is declaring that God doesn't need weapons or military might to win battles - victory comes from God's power, not human strength.

📚 Historical Context

David spoke these words to the giant Goliath before their famous battle, with both armies watching from opposite hillsides. The Israelites had been paralyzed with fear for 40 days as Goliath challenged them twice daily. David, just a shepherd boy bringing food to his brothers, volunteered to fight when no soldier would step forward.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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