1 Samuel 17:31

“And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him.”

"And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him." - 1 Samuel 17:31
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What does 1 Samuel 17:31 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 17:31 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him." This verse is from the famous story of David and Goliath, a story that is still popular in culture…

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The Courage to Speak: David's Boldness Before Saul

In 1 Samuel 17:31, we witness a pivotal moment in the life of young David, a shepherd boy who had just delivered words of faith and bravery in the face of Goliath, the fearsome giant. The verse states, "And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before…

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A Prayer for Boldness and Faith: Inspired by 1 Samuel 17:31

O God of Israel, Lord of heaven and earth, I come before You with a heart yearning for courage, faith, and clarity, drawing inspiration from the powerful words of 1 Samuel 17:31, which tells us, "And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul…

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1 Samuel 31:3 - "And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers."
1 Samuel 31:10 - "And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Beth-shan."
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1 Samuel 31:6 - "So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together."
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1 Samuel 17:14 - "And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul."