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

In the biblical narrative, the Israelites were at war with the Philistines, and their champion Goliath was taunting the Israelite army, causing fear and inaction among the soldiers. Young David, a shepherd boy sent by his father to bring supplies to his brothers in the camp, overheard the challenge and boldly expressed his faith that God would deliver Israel from the giant. When David's confident words were reported to King Saul, the leader of Israel, he decided to summon David to hear more about his intentions.

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