1 Samuel 17:26

“And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”

"And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?" - 1 Samuel 17:26
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What does 1 Samuel 17:26 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 17:26 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine…

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Defiance and Destiny: Facing the Giants in Our Lives

As we delve into the powerful moment captured in 1 Samuel 17:26, we find ourselves in the midst of a defining battle between the armies of Israel and the towering figure of Goliath, the Philistine champion. The verse reads: "And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying…

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A Prayer for Courage and Defiance Against Giants

O Sovereign Lord, We come before You today with hearts that are yearning for strength and faith, just as David did when he confronted the giant, this uncircumcised Philistine who dared to defy Your mighty Name. We remember the words of David as recorded in 1 Samuel 17:26, where…

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1 Samuel 17:26 - "And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?"
And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who [is] this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? 1 Samuel 17:26
1Sa 17:26-28 (KJVA) 26 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? 27 And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him. 28 And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.
1Sa 17:26-28 (KJVA) 26 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? 27 And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him. 28 And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.
1 Samuel 26:17 - "And Saul knew David's voice, and said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And David said, It is my voice, my lord, O king."
2 Samuel 17:26 - "So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead."
1 Samuel 2:26 - "And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men."
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1 Samuel 15:26 (KJVA) 26 And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.