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1 Samuel 17:32

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Samuel 17:32 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And David said to Saul, Let no man`s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And David said to Saul, Let no man`s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
1 Samuel 17:32 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Samuel 17

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
29And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
30And he turned away from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.
31And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him.
32And David said to Saul, Let no man`s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
33And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.
34And David said unto Saul, Thy servant was keeping his father`s sheep; and when there came a lion, or a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock,
35I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth; and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And David said to Saul, let no man’s heart fail because of him, etc.] The Philistine, though so gigantic, mighty, and blustering: this he said within himself, so Kimchi; as David perceived the hearts of most, if not all, did, since none dared to go out and fight him, but on the contrary fled from him: thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine; and therefore there need be no thought, care, or concern to look out for another man.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let no man's heart, &c. - It would have reflected upon his prince to say, Let not thy heart fail: therefore he speaks in general terms, Let no man's heart fail. A little shepherd, come but this morning from keeping sheep, has more courage than all the mighty men of Israel! Thus doth God often do great things for his people by the weak things of the world. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 17:33”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“17:32 I’ll go fight him! David’s courage stands in contrast to Saul’s fear (17:11).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Let: Num 13:30, Num 14:9; Deu 20:1-3; Isa 35:4; Heb 12:12 thy: Sa1 14:6, Sa1 16:18; Jos 14:12; Psa 3:6, Psa 27:1-3 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 17:33”
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