1 Samuel 17:35
1 Samuel 17:35 in Multiple Translations
I went after it, struck it down, and delivered the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it.
And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.
I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth; and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.
I went out after him, and overcame him, and took it out of his mouth: and if, turning on me, he came at me, I took him by the hair and overcame him and put him to death.
I would chase after it, knock it down, and save the lamb from its mouth. If it turned to attack me, I would grab its hair, hit it, and kill it.
And I went out after him and smote him, and tooke it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by the beard, and smote him, and slue him.
and I have gone out after him, and smitten him, and delivered out of his mouth, and he riseth against me, and I have taken hold on his beard, and smitten him, and put him to death.
I went out after him, struck him, and rescued it out of his mouth. When he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, struck him, and killed him.
And I went after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.
And I pursued after them, and struck them, and delivered it out of their mouth: and they rose up against me, and I caught them by the throat, and I strangled and killed them.
I went after the lion or the bear and attacked it and rescued the lamb from the wild animal’s mouth. Then I grabbed the animal by its jaw/throat and struck it and killed it.
I chase it, and I hit the cheeky animal, until it lets the sheep go. If it tries to bite and scratch me, I grab it by the hair and kill it dead.
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Context — David Accepts the Challenge
35I went after it, struck it down, and delivered the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it.
36Your 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.” 37David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Amos 3:12 | This is what the LORD says: “As the shepherd snatches from the mouth of the lion two legs or a piece of an ear, so the Israelites dwelling in Samaria will be rescued having just the corner of a bed or the cushion of a couch. |
| 2 | 2 Timothy 4:17–18 | But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. |
| 3 | Daniel 6:22 | My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” |
| 4 | Psalms 91:13 | You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent. |
| 5 | Judges 14:5–6 | Then Samson went down to Timnah with his father and mother and came to the vineyards of Timnah. Suddenly a young lion came roaring at him, and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done. |
| 6 | Acts 28:4–6 | When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “Surely this man is a murderer. Although he was saved from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.” But Paul shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no ill effects. The islanders were expecting him to swell up or suddenly drop dead. But after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god. |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 23:20 | And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. |
1 Samuel 17:35 Summary
[In 1 Samuel 17:35, David is telling King Saul about the times he protected his father's sheep from wild animals, and how he trusted in the Lord to give him the strength to overcome them. This experience taught David to trust in the Lord's power and provision, just as we can trust in Him today, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. David's faith and trust in the Lord are an example to us of how we can face our own challenges with confidence and courage, knowing that the Lord is with us, as promised in Matthew 28:20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of animals was David fighting when he was taking care of his father's sheep?
According to 1 Samuel 17:34, David was fighting lions and bears that came to carry off lambs from the flock, similar to the way he describes in 1 Samuel 17:35.
How did David's experience with wild animals prepare him for fighting Goliath?
David's experience with lions and bears taught him to trust in the Lord for deliverance, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:37, and gave him the confidence to face Goliath, knowing that the Lord who delivered him from the claws of the lion and the bear would also deliver him from the hand of the Philistine.
What does it mean that David 'grabbed it by its fur' when fighting the lion or bear?
When David says he grabbed the lion or bear 'by its fur' in 1 Samuel 17:35, it means he took hold of the animal's thick coat or mane to subdue it, showing his fearlessness and trust in the Lord, similar to the way the Lord gives us strength to overcome our own challenges, as seen in Psalm 28:7.
How does David's faith in this verse relate to our own lives?
David's faith in 1 Samuel 17:35 encourages us to trust in the Lord's power and provision in our own lives, just as it is written in Romans 8:37, that 'we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us'.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'lions' or 'bears' in my life that I need to trust the Lord to help me overcome?
- How can I, like David, trust in the Lord's power and provision to deliver me from my own challenges?
- What does it mean for me to 'grab hold' of my faith in the face of adversity, and how can I apply that to my life today?
- In what ways can I, like David, give credit to the Lord for my victories and trust in His strength, as seen in Psalm 115:1?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 17:35
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 17:35
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:35
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:35
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:35
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 17:35
Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 17:35
Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:35
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The Fellowship of Christ's Suffering by Carter Conlon | This sermon focuses on the Fellowship of Christ's Suffering as outlined in 1 Peter chapter 5. The speaker emphasizes the need for believers to be sober and vigilant against the adv |
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Letter 96 by James Bourne | James Bourne reflects on the slow and steady work of God in our lives, contrasting it with our impatience and haste. He describes the refining process God takes us through, reveali |
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The Goat by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook delves into the significance of goats in the Bible, highlighting their various uses and symbolism in ancient times. From providing milk and cheese to being used for |
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The Importance of Right Spirit by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the different types of people who may feel discouraged in life. He mentions those who are captive to their work, family responsibilities, or |
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Paul Before Agrippa - Part 3 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of standing on a firm foundation in Christ, contrasting the uncertainty of walking on thin ice with the assurance and support found in Jesus. |
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Have You Learned the Secret? by James Jennings by James Malachi Jennings | This sermon focuses on Paul's contentment in Christ, highlighting the secret he learned that allowed him to be content in all circumstances. Paul's reliance on Christ's strength, h |
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Letters: The Misses Church, Glasgow (1) by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar addresses the sisters of the Misses Church in Glasgow, expressing his heartfelt wishes for grace, mercy, and peace to be with them, emphasizing the certainty of these |







