1 Samuel 17:47

“And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give you into our hands.”

"And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give you into our hands." - 1 Samuel 17:47
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What does 1 Samuel 17:47 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 17:47 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord's, and he will give you into our hands." This verse is a pivotal moment in the story of David and…

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The Battle Belongs to the Lord

The story of David and Goliath is one of the most recognized narratives in the Bible, and it contains profound truths that can transform our understanding of struggles and victories in our lives. The verse in 1 Samuel 17:47 states, "And all this assembly shall know that the LORD…

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A Prayer for Divine Victory and Guidance

O Lord God Almighty, In this moment of solemn reflection, I come before You to acknowledge the depths of Your sovereignty and power as we gather under Your heavenly guidance. As stated in 1 Samuel 17:47, "And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and…

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2 Samuel 22:47 - "The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation."
1 Samuel 17:56 - "And the king said, Enquire thou whose son the stripling is."
1 Samuel 9:17 - "And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people."
2 Samuel 1:17 - "¶ And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:"
1 Samuel 17:29 - "And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?"
1 Samuel 17:19 - "Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines."
"¶ And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;" - 1 Samuel 10:17
1 Samuel 17:21 - "For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army."