David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.
David continued, 'The LORD who rescued me from the lion's claws and the bear's claws will also rescue me from this Philistine.' Then Saul said to David, 'Go ahead, and may the LORD be with you.'
David is expressing his confidence that God, who protected him from wild animals as a shepherd, will also help him defeat the giant Goliath.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation takes place as young David volunteers to fight the Philistine giant Goliath, who has been challenging Israel's army for forty days. David, a shepherd boy, is drawing on his real experiences protecting his father's sheep from predators to demonstrate God's faithfulness. King Saul, initially doubtful of David's abilities, is convinced by David's testimony of God's past protection.
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