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1 Samuel 17:32

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

David said to Saul, 'Don't let anyone lose courage because of this giant. I, your servant, will go and fight this Philistine.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is boldly volunteering to fight the giant Goliath when all the other soldiers are too afraid to face him.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, the Israelites were engaged in a longstanding conflict with the Philistines, who had a giant warrior named Goliath taunting them and challenging any Israelite to single combat. King Saul and his army were paralyzed by fear, as Goliath's size and experience made him seem unbeatable. David, a young shepherd boy who had been sent to the camp to check on his brothers, overheard the challenge and boldly volunteered to fight, demonstrating his faith in God's protection.

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