1 Samuel 17:48
“And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.”

What does 1 Samuel 17:48 mean?
1 Samuel 17:48 (KJV) says, "And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine." This verse comes from the well-known story of David and Goliath. The context of the verse is that…
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