1 Samuel 17:16
1 Samuel 17:16 in Multiple Translations
For forty days the Philistine came forward every morning and evening to take his stand.
And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.
And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.
And the Philistine came near every morning and evening for forty days.
Every morning and evening for forty days the Philistine came out to take his stand.
And the Philistim drew neere in the morning, and euening, and continued fourtie daies.
And the Philistine draweth nigh, morning and evening, and stationeth himself forty days.
The Philistine came near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.
And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.
Now the Philistine came out morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.
For 40 days Goliath came out from the Philistine camp and stood there taunting the Israeli army/telling the Israelis to choose one man to fight with him. He did it twice each day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Samuel 17:16
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1 Samuel 17:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּגַּ֥שׁ
הַ/פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖י
הַשְׁכֵּ֣ם
וְ/הַעֲרֵ֑ב
וַ/יִּתְיַצֵּ֖ב
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
יֽוֹם
וַ/יִּגַּ֥שׁ
nâgash
H5066
to approach
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖י
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
Philistines
Art | Ngmsa
הַשְׁכֵּ֣ם
shâkam
H7925
to rise
V-Hiphil-Ptc
וְ/הַעֲרֵ֑ב
ʻârab
H6150
to grow dark
Conj | V-Hiphil-Ptc
וַ/יִּתְיַצֵּ֖ב
yâtsab
H3320
to stand
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
יֽוֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 17:16
וַ/יִּגַּ֥שׁ
nâgash
H5066
"to approach"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To approach or draw near, like Moses to the burning bush, and can also mean to worship or present an argument, as in Genesis 18:23.
Definition: : approach 1) to draw near, approach 1a) (Qal) to draw or come near 1a1) of humans 1a1a) of sexual intercourse 1a2) of inanimate subject 1a2a) to approach one another 1b) (Niphal) to draw near 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to approach, bring near, bring 1d) (Hophal) to be brought near 1e) (Hithpael) to draw near Also means: na.gash (נָגַשׁ ": bring" H5066H)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: (make to) approach (nigh), bring (forth, hither, near), (cause to) come (hither, near, nigh), give place, go hard (up), (be, draw, go) near (nigh), offer, overtake, present, put, stand. See also: Genesis 18:23; 1 Samuel 28:25; Psalms 91:7.
הַ/פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖י
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
"Philistines"
Art | Ngmsa
A Philistine is a person from the region of Philistia, which was inhabited by immigrants from other places. The Philistines were known for their conflicts with the Israelites, as recorded in the Bible. They were a distinct ethnic group.
Definition: Philistine = "immigrants" an inhabitant of Philistia; descendants of Mizraim who immigrated from Caphtor (Crete?) to the western seacoast of Canaan Another name of ga.dol (גָּדוֹל "Great( Sea)" H1419J)
Usage: Occurs in 244 OT verses. KJV: Philistine. See also: Genesis 10:14; 1 Samuel 17:8; 1 Chronicles 10:1.
הַשְׁכֵּ֣ם
shâkam
H7925
"to rise"
V-Hiphil-Ptc
This verb means to rise or start early, like loading up a burden. It is used in Genesis to describe early morning activities.
Definition: 1) to rise or start early 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to rise early, make an early start 1a2) early (as adverb)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (arise, be up, get (oneself) up, rise up) early (betimes), morning. See also: Genesis 19:2; 1 Samuel 15:12; Psalms 127:2.
וְ/הַעֲרֵ֑ב
ʻârab
H6150
"to grow dark"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Ptc
This word describes the time of day when it starts to get dark, around sundown. It is used in the Bible to talk about the evening or nighttime.
Definition: 1) to become evening, grow dark 1a) (Qal) to become evening, grow dark 1b) (Hiphil) to spend the evening, do at evening
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: be darkened, (toward) evening. See also: Judges 19:9; 1 Samuel 17:16; Isaiah 24:11.
וַ/יִּתְיַצֵּ֖ב
yâtsab
H3320
"to stand"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
To stand or place something firmly is what this word means, and it's used in the Bible to describe presenting oneself or standing firm in faith, as seen in the book of Psalms.
Definition: 1) to place, set, stand, set or station oneself, present oneself 1a) (Hithpael) to station oneself, take one's stand, stand, present oneself, stand with someone Aramaic equivalent: ye.tsav (יְצַב "to know" H3321)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: present selves, remaining, resort, set (selves), (be able to, can, with-) stand (fast, forth, -ing, still, up). See also: Exodus 2:4; 1 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 2:2.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
יֽוֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 17:16
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- 1 Samuel 17:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 17:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 17:16
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:16
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 17:16
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:16
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:16
Context — David Accepts the Challenge
14And David was the youngest. The three oldest had followed Saul,
15but David went back and forth from Saul to tend his father’s sheep in Bethlehem.
16For forty days the Philistine came forward every morning and evening to take his stand.
17One day Jesse said to his son David, “Take this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. 18Take also these ten portions of cheese to the commander of their unit. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring back an assurance from them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 4:2 | After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. |
| 2 | Luke 4:2 | where for forty days He was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He was hungry. |
1 Samuel 17:16 Summary
In 1 Samuel 17:16, we see the Philistine, Goliath, coming forward every morning and evening for forty days to challenge the armies of Israel. This shows us that our spiritual enemies can be persistent and intimidating, but we can trust in God's power and love for us, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3 and Romans 8:37-39. Just like the Philistine took his stand, we need to take a stand for our faith and trust in God's provision, as mentioned in Ephesians 6:10-18. By trusting in God, we can overcome any challenge, just like David did in 1 Samuel 17:45-47.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Philistine come forward every morning and evening for forty days?
The Philistine, Goliath, came forward to taunt and intimidate the armies of Israel, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:16, and to challenge them to a one-on-one battle, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 17:8-11.
What can we learn from the Philistine's persistence in 1 Samuel 17:16?
We can learn that our spiritual enemies, like the Philistine, can be relentless in their attempts to discourage and defeat us, but we can trust in God's power and provision, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Psalm 23:4.
How does the forty-day period in 1 Samuel 17:16 relate to other biblical events?
The forty-day period is a significant biblical time frame, also seen in events like the flood in Genesis 7:12 and Jesus' temptation in the wilderness in Matthew 4:2, often symbolizing a time of testing, trial, or preparation.
What is the significance of the Philistine taking his stand in 1 Samuel 17:16?
The Philistine taking his stand signifies his bold and defiant challenge to the armies of Israel, highlighting the spiritual battle between faith and fear, as seen in Ephesians 6:10-18 and 1 Peter 5:8-9.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges, like the armies of Israel in 1 Samuel 17:16?
- What are the 'Philistine' strongholds in my life that I need to trust God to overcome, as seen in 2 Corinthians 10:4-5?
- How can I, like David, trust in God's power and provision in the face of fear and intimidation, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 17:45-47?
- What are the 'morning and evening' rhythms in my life where I need to take a stand for my faith, as seen in Psalm 5:3 and 55:17?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 17:16
And the Philistine drew near morning and evening,.... Twice a day he came near the camp, within the hearing of it.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 17:16
Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul. Compare the notes at 1 Samuel 16:14-23.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:16
1 Samuel 17:16 And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.Ver. 16. And presented himself forty days.] Braving and daring any one of them to a duel, which none durst adventure on till David came, whose victory is hereby made the more famous.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:16
(16) And presented himself forty days.—Wordsworth, following Augustine, sees here a reference to the temptation of the true David, who “was in the wilderness forty days, tempted of the devil.” “In David is Christ . . . do not, therefore, read this history of David as if it did not concern you who are members of Christ.” (Aug. in Psalms 143).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 17:16
16. And the Philistine, &c.] This remark resumes the narrative of vv, 4–11, with the additional information that Goliath’s defiance was repeated for a considerable time, and so prepares the way for what follows.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:16
12-31. By many critics this passage has been regarded as an interpolation, chiefly for the following reasons:(1.) It is wanting in the Vatican Codex of the Septuagint.
Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:16
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David's Encounter With Goliath Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of David and Goliath from the Bible. He describes David as a young shepherd boy who was chosen by God to defeat the Philistin |
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Alone - Abandonment by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a revival in the church. He describes the current state of the church as weak and powerless, comparing it to people in Africa l |
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The Practice of Fasting by Michael Durham | Michael Durham preaches on the significance of fasting as a spiritual discipline, emphasizing that fasting is a tool used by Jesus and His apostles to unplug from the world and con |
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When Questions Arise by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson discusses the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, emphasizing how the devil sought to exploit Jesus' physical vulnerability by challenging His divine identity an |
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The Christian Life: A Warfare by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the nature of the spiritual warfare faced by Jesus during his temptation in the wilderness. The assault was primarily on Jesus' relationship |