KJV ORIGINAL
But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But he took his stand in the middle of the field and defended it, killing the Philistines. The LORD gave him a great victory.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how one of David's mighty warriors courageously stood his ground against enemy forces, and God gave him victory in battle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a passage honoring David's mighty warriors and their heroic deeds. The context refers to Shammah, one of David's three chief warriors, who single-handedly defended a field of lentils against a Philistine raiding party when others had fled. This took place during the ongoing conflicts between Israel and the Philistines during David's reign as king.
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