1 Samuel 17:10
1 Samuel 17:10 in Multiple Translations
Then the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man to fight!”
And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.
And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.
And the Philistine said, I have put to shame the armies of Israel this day; give me a man so that we may have a fight together.
Then the Philistine said, “I mock the battle lines of Israel today! Give me a man so we can fight each other!”
Also the Philistim saide, I defie the hoste of Israel this day: giue mee a man, that we may fight together.
And the Philistine saith, 'I have reproached the ranks of Israel this day; give to me a man, and we fight together.'
The Philistine said, “I defy the armies of Israel today! Give me a man, that we may fight together!”
And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.
And the Philistine said: I have defied the bands of Israel this day: Give me a man, and let him fight with me hand to hand.
I defy/challenge you men of the Israeli army. Send me a man who will fight with me!”
Don’t be weak. Send one man to me so the 2 of us can fight.”
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Study Notes — 1 Samuel 17:10
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- 1 Samuel 17:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 17:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 17:10
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:10
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:10
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:10
Context — Goliath’s Challenge
10Then the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man to fight!”
11On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid. 12Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 17:25–26 | Now the men of Israel had been saying, “Do you see this man who keeps coming out to defy Israel? To the man who kills him the king will give great riches. And he will give him his daughter in marriage and exempt his father’s house from taxation in Israel.” David asked the men who were standing with him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Just who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?” |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 17:45 | But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 17:36 | Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.” |
| 4 | Numbers 23:7–8 | And Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Balak brought me from Aram, the king of Moab from the mountains of the east. ‘Come,’ he said, ‘put a curse on Jacob for me; come and denounce Israel!’ How can I curse what God has not cursed? How can I denounce what the LORD has not denounced? |
| 5 | Nehemiah 2:19 | But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard about this, they mocked us and ridiculed us, saying, “What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?” |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 21:21 | and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him. |
| 7 | Job 40:9–12 | Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like His? Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory. Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low. Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand. |
| 8 | Psalms 9:4–5 | For You have upheld my just cause; You sit on Your throne judging righteously. You have rebuked the nations; You have destroyed the wicked; You have erased their name forever and ever. |
| 9 | Daniel 4:37 | Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 9:23 | This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. |
1 Samuel 17:10 Summary
In 1 Samuel 17:10, Goliath is essentially saying, 'I dare you to send someone to fight me!' He is confident in his own strength and is taunting the Israelites, but he is also unknowingly setting himself up for a showdown with the God of Israel. This verse shows us that when we face challenges, we have a choice to make: we can trust in our own strength, like Goliath, or we can trust in God's power, like David (as seen in 1 Samuel 17:45-47). By trusting in God, we can overcome even the most daunting challenges, just like David did when he defeated Goliath (1 Samuel 17:51), and just like the Israelites did when they trusted in God's deliverance in Exodus 14:13-14.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Goliath's defiance in 1 Samuel 17:10?
Goliath's defiance is a direct challenge to the God of Israel, and it sets the stage for the dramatic showdown between faith and unbelief, as seen in other biblical accounts of faith, such as Exodus 14:13-14 and Joshua 1:9.
Why does Goliath ask for a man to fight?
Goliath asks for a man to fight because he is confident in his own strength and wants to prove the superiority of the Philistine gods over the God of Israel, similar to the challenges made by other enemies of God in the Bible, such as in 1 Kings 18:25.
What is the spiritual significance of Goliath's words in this verse?
Goliath's words reveal his arrogance and lack of fear of the God of Israel, which is a common theme in the Bible, as seen in Proverbs 16:18 and Isaiah 2:11-12, where pride and arrogance are condemned as sinful attitudes.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Samuel?
This verse is a key part of the narrative of 1 Samuel 17, which tells the story of David's victory over Goliath, and it sets the stage for the rest of the chapter, which explores the themes of faith, courage, and God's deliverance, as seen in other biblical accounts of God's intervention, such as in Judges 7:1-25 and 1 Samuel 14:6-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the lesson of Goliath's defiance to my own life, and how can I avoid falling into the trap of pride and arrogance?
- How can I, like the Israelites, be tempted to fear and doubt in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, and what can I do to overcome those feelings?
- What does Goliath's request for a man to fight reveal about his character, and what does it teach me about the importance of humility and trust in God?
- In what ways can I, like David, trust in God's power and provision, even when faced with daunting challenges, and how can I cultivate that kind of faith in my own life?
- How can I use this verse as a reminder to pray for courage and faith in the face of adversity, and to trust in God's deliverance, as seen in Psalm 27:1-3 and 2 Corinthians 12:9-10?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 17:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 17:10
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:10
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:10
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:10
Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:10
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Jesus, Wash My Feet by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on John chapter 13, where Jesus teaches his disciples about the true source of power. He emphasizes that power is not found in worldly wealth, |
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Human Remedies. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the futility of human remedies in addressing spiritual afflictions, using Saul's disobedience and subsequent torment as a cautionary tale. He illustrates |
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A Word for Those Who Want to Know God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Daniel and how it relates to our modern times. He highlights Daniel's prophecy about an increase in travel and knowledge in the l |
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The Devil Is After One Thing in Your Trial by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having God's word deeply rooted within us to resist the devices of darkness. They rebuke depression and lies of the devil, |
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Five Stones - Part 1 by Bakht Singh | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of David and Goliath from the Bible. He emphasizes that this story is not just a familiar tale, but a love story that is often tol |
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(Through the Bible) 1 Samuel by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the contrasting lives of Saul and David in the book of 1 Samuel. It highlights Saul's downfall due to disobedience, fear of people, lack of repentance, and |
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The Necessity of Weakness by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the necessity of weakness in the Christian walk, drawing from the life of the apostle Paul and the story of David and Goliath. It highlights how God's streng |




