1 Samuel 17:31
And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him.
1 Samuel 17:31 in other translations
| BSB | Now David’s words were overheard and reported to Saul, who called for him. |
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| WEB | When the words were heard which David spoke, they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him. |
| ASV | And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him. |
| YLT | And the words which David hath spoken are heard, and they declare before Saul, and he receiveth him; |
| DARBY | And the words were heard which David spoke, and they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him. |
| BBE | And, hearing what David said, they gave Saul word of it: and he sent for him. |
| Webster | And when the words were heard which David spoke, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him. |
What does 1 Samuel 17:31 mean?
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:31-39
A shepherd lad, come the same morning from keeping sheep, had more courage than all the mighty men of Israel. Thus God often sends good words to his Israel, and does great things for them, by the weak and foolish things of the world. As he had answered his brother's passion with meekness, so David answered Saul's fear with faith. When David kept sheep, he proved himself very careful and tender of his flock. This reminds us of Christ, the good Shepherd, who not only ventured, but laid down his life for the sheep. Our experience ought to encourage us to trust in God, and be bold in the way of duty. He that has delivered, does and will continue to do so. David gained leave to fight the Philistine. Not being used to such armour as Saul put upon him, he was not satisfied to go in that manner; this was from the Lord, that it might more plainly appear he fought and conquered in faith, and that the victory was from Him who works by the feeblest and most despised means and instruments. It is not to be inquired how excellent any thing is, but how proper. Let Saul's coat be ever so rich, and his armour ever so strong, what is David the better if they fit him not? But faith, prayer, truth, and righteousness; the whole armour of God, and the mind that was in Christ; are equally needful for all the servants of the Lord, whatever may be their work.
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1 Samuel 17:31 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for 1 Samuel 17:31
- Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
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sent for him. Heb. took him.
Pr 22:29The preceding twenty verses, from the 12th to the 31st inclusive, the 41st, and from the 54th to the end of this chapter, with the five first verses and the 9th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, and 19th, of ch. 18, are all wanting in the Vatican copy of the LXX.; and they are supposed by Dr. Kennicott, and others, to be an interpolation. But, as Bp. Horsley observes, it appears, from many circumstances of the story, that David's combat with Goliath was many years prior to Saul's madness, and David's introduction to him as a musician. In the first place, David was quite a youth when he engaged with Goliath, (ver. 33, 42:) when introduced to Saul he was of full age, (ch. 16:18.) Again, this combat was his first appearance in public life, and his first military exploit, (ver. 36, 38, 39:) when introduced as a musician, he was a man of established character, and a man of war (ch. 16:18.) Now the just conclusion is, that the last ten verses of ch. 16 have been misplaced; their true place being between the ninth and tenth verses of ch. 18. Let them be removed there, and the whole apparent disorder will be removed.
Pr 22:29The preceding twenty verses, from the 12th to the 31st inclusive, the 41st, and from the 54th to the end of this chapter, with the five first verses and the 9th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, and 19th, of ch. 18, are all wanting in the Vatican copy of the LXX.; and they are supposed by Dr. Kennicott, and others, to be an interpolation. But, as Bp. Horsley observes, it appears, from many circumstances of the story, that David's combat with Goliath was many years prior to Saul's madness, and David's introduction to him as a musician. In the first place, David was quite a youth when he engaged with Goliath, (ver. 33, 42:) when introduced to Saul he was of full age, (ch. 16:18.) Again, this combat was his first appearance in public life, and his first military exploit, (ver. 36, 38, 39:) when introduced as a musician, he was a man of established character, and a man of war (ch. 16:18.) Now the just conclusion is, that the last ten verses of ch. 16 have been misplaced; their true place being between the ninth and tenth verses of ch. 18. Let them be removed there, and the whole apparent disorder will be removed.
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Context
- 1 Samuel 17:30
And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.
- 1 Samuel 17:31
And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him.
- 1 Samuel 17:32
And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
1 Samuel 17:31 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y fueron oídas las palabras que David había dicho, las cuales como refiriesen delante de Saúl, él lo hizo venir. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et les paroles que David avait dites furent entendues, et on les rapporta en la présence de Saül; et il le fit venir. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und die Worte, welche David geredet hatte, wurden gehört und man erzählte sie vor Saul; und er ließ ihn holen. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Audita sunt autem verba quæ locutus est David, et annuntiata in conspectu Saul. |