1 Samuel 17:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul.

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David was the youngest son, and his three oldest brothers had gone to follow Saul.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows David's position as the youngest in his family while his older brothers served in King Saul's army.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during the famous confrontation between Israel and the Philistines, when Goliath was challenging the Israelite army daily. David's three oldest brothers - Eliab, Abinadab, and Shammah - had joined Saul's military forces to fight against the Philistines. As the youngest son, David was still at home tending his father's sheep in Bethlehem.

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