Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version David left his things with the keeper of supplies, ran to the battle lines and asked his brothers how they were. New Living Translation David left his things with the keeper of supplies and hurried out to the ranks to greet his brothers. English Standard Version And David left the things in charge of the keeper of the baggage and ran to the ranks and went and greeted his brothers. Berean Standard Bible Then David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster and ran to the battle line. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing. Berean Literal Bible And David left his supplies in the hand of the keeper of the goods, and he ran into the rank, and came and asked his brothers of welfare. King James Bible And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren. New King James Version And David left his supplies in the hand of the supply keeper, ran to the army, and came and greeted his brothers. New American Standard Bible Then David left the baggage in the care of the baggage keeper and ran to the battle line. And he entered and greeted his brothers. NASB 1995 Then David left his baggage in the care of the baggage keeper, and ran to the battle line and entered in order to greet his brothers. NASB 1977 Then David left his baggage in the care of the baggage keeper, and ran to the battle line and entered in order to greet his brothers. Legacy Standard Bible Then David left his baggage in the care of the baggage keeper and ran to the battle line and entered in order to greet his brothers. Amplified Bible Then David left his provisions in the care of the supply keeper, and ran to the ranks and came and greeted his brothers. Berean Annotated Bible Then David (beloved) left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster and ran to the battle line. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing. Christian Standard Bible David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster and ran to the battle line. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were. Holman Christian Standard Bible David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster and ran to the battle line. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were. American Standard Version And David left his baggage in the hand of the keeper of the baggage, and ran to the army, and came and saluted his brethren. Contemporary English Version David left his things with the man in charge of supplies and ran up to the battle line to ask his brothers if they were well. English Revised Version And David left his baggage in the hand of the keeper of the baggage, and ran to the army, and came and saluted his brethren. GOD'S WORD® Translation David left the supplies behind in the hands of the quartermaster, ran to the battle line, and greeted his brothers. Good News Translation David left the food with the officer in charge of the supplies, ran to the battle line, went to his brothers, and asked how they were getting along. International Standard Version David left the supplies he had with him in the care of the supply keeper and ran to the battle line. When he arrived there, he asked his brothers about their well-being. NET Bible After David had entrusted his cargo to the care of the supply officer, he ran to the battlefront. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing. New Heart English Bible And David left his supplies in the care of the attendant, and ran to the army and came and greeted his brothers. Webster's Bible Translation And David left his furniture in the hand of the keeper of the vessels, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster and ran to the battle line. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing. World English Bible David left his baggage in the hand of the keeper of the baggage and ran to the army, and came and greeted his brothers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David lets down the goods from off him on the hand of a keeper of the goods, and runs into the rank, and comes and asks of his brothers of [their] welfare. Berean Literal Bible And David left his supplies in the hand of the keeper of the goods, and he ran into the rank, and came and asked his brothers of welfare. Young's Literal Translation And David letteth down the goods from off him on the hand of a keeper of the goods, and runneth into the rank, and cometh and asketh of his brethren of welfare. Smith's Literal Translation And David will cast the utensils from off him upon the hand of the watcher of the utensils, and be will run to the array, and will come and ask to his brethren for peace. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd David leaving the vessels which he had brought, under the care of the keeper of the baggage, ran to the place of the battle and asked if all things went well with his brethren. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, leaving the items that he had brought under the hand of the keeper of baggage, David ran to the place of the conflict. And he was asking if all was going well with his brothers. New American Bible David entrusted what he had brought to the keeper of the baggage and hastened to the battle line, where he greeted his brothers. New Revised Standard Version David left the things in charge of the keeper of the baggage, ran to the ranks, and went and greeted his brothers. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd David put off his provisions by the side of the baggage, and ran into the army ranks, and came and saluted his brothers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David put the provisions down from him on the side of the provisions, and he ran to the array and he invoked the peace of his brothers OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And David left his baggage in the hand of the keeper of the baggage, and ran to the army, and came and greeted his brethren. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Accepts the Challenge…21And Israel and the Philistines arrayed in formation against each other. 22Then David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster and ran to the battle line. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing. 23And as he was speaking with them, suddenly the champion named Goliath, the Philistine from Gath, came forward from the Philistines and shouted his usual words, which David also heard.… Cross References Then David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster 1 Samuel 30:24-25 Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one who went to battle will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. They will share alike.” / And so it has been from that day forward. David established this statute and ordinance for Israel to this very day. 1 Samuel 25:13 And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies. and ran to the battle line. 1 Samuel 4:12 That same day a Benjamite ran from the battle line all the way to Shiloh, with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. 2 Samuel 18:23 “No matter what, I want to run!” he replied. “Then run!” Joab told him. So Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain and outran the Cushite. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing. Genesis 43:27 He asked if they were well, and then he asked, “How is your elderly father you told me about? Is he still alive?” Genesis 37:14 Then Israel told him, “Go now and see how your brothers and the flocks are faring, and bring word back to me.” So he sent him off from the Valley of Hebron. And when Joseph arrived in Shechem, 2 Samuel 11:7 When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing and how the war was going. 1 Samuel 16:21-23 When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armor-bearer. / Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.” / And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play. Then Saul would find relief and feel better, and the spirit of distress would depart from him. 1 Samuel 18:5 So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well. 1 Samuel 14:1 One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father. 1 Samuel 17:17-18 One 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. / Take 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. 1 Samuel 17:28-29 Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!” / “What have I done now?” said David. “Was it not just a question?” 1 Samuel 17:45-47 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. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” 1 Samuel 17:50-51 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. 1 Samuel 18:14-16 and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him. / When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him. / But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he was leading them out to battle and back. 1 Samuel 20:13 But if my father intends to bring evil on you, then may the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if I do not tell you and send you on your way in safety. May the LORD be with you, just as He has been with my father. Treasury of Scripture And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brothers. his carriage. Genesis 37:14 And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, see whether it be well with thy brethren, and well with the flocks; and bring me word again. So he sent him out of the vale of Hebron, and he came to Shechem. Judges 18:15 And they turned thitherward, and came to the house of the young man the Levite, even unto the house of Micah, and saluted him. Matthew 10:12,13 And when ye come into an house, salute it… Jump to Previous Army Baggage Battle Care Carriage Carrying Charge David Entered Hand Hands Keeper Line Order Ran Rank Ranks Runneth Running Saluted Stores Supplies Vessels WelfareJump to Next Army Baggage Battle Care Carriage Carrying Charge David Entered Hand Hands Keeper Line Order Ran Rank Ranks Runneth Running Saluted Stores Supplies Vessels Welfare1 Samuel 17 1. The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being ready to battle4. Goliath challenges a combat 12. David, sent by his father to visit his brothers, takes the challenge 28. Eliab chides him 30. He is brought to Saul 32. shows the reason of his confidence 38. and slays the giant 55. Saul takes notice of David Then David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster David's action of leaving his supplies with the quartermaster demonstrates his responsibility and respect for order. In ancient Israel, the quartermaster was responsible for managing supplies and logistics, ensuring that the army was well-provisioned. This reflects David's obedience to his father Jesse's instructions to bring provisions to his brothers (1 Samuel 17:17-18). It also highlights the importance of stewardship and trustworthiness, qualities that are essential for leadership. David's willingness to entrust his supplies to the quartermaster shows his understanding of military protocol and his readiness to focus on the task at hand. and ran to the battle line. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe youngest son of Jesse, anointed by Samuel to be the future king of Israel. At this point, he is a shepherd and a servant to King Saul. 2. David's Brothers Three of David's older brothers, Eliab, Abinadab, and Shammah, are serving in Saul's army, facing the Philistines. 3. The Keeper of Supplies An unnamed individual responsible for managing the provisions for the army, ensuring that supplies are organized and distributed as needed. 4. The Battle Line The front lines where the Israelite army is positioned to face the Philistine forces, including the giant Goliath. 5. The Philistines The enemy nation opposing Israel, known for their military strength and the presence of their champion, Goliath. Teaching Points Faithfulness in Small TasksDavid's willingness to leave his supplies with the keeper shows his responsibility and faithfulness in small tasks, which prepares him for greater challenges. Courage and Initiative David's action of running to the battle line demonstrates his courage and initiative, qualities that are essential for facing spiritual battles in our own lives. Concern for Others By asking about his brothers' well-being, David shows genuine concern for others, reminding us to care for those around us, especially in times of conflict. Preparation for Greater Roles David's actions, though seemingly minor, are part of God's preparation for his future role as king. God often uses small acts of obedience to prepare us for greater responsibilities. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 17:22?2. How does David's action in 1 Samuel 17:22 demonstrate responsibility and readiness? 3. What can we learn from David's priorities in 1 Samuel 17:22? 4. How does David's behavior in 1 Samuel 17:22 connect to Philippians 2:4? 5. How can we apply David's attentiveness in 1 Samuel 17:22 to our lives? 6. What does David's approach in 1 Samuel 17:22 teach about serving others? 7. What does 1 Samuel 17:22 reveal about David's character and responsibilities? 8. How does David's action in 1 Samuel 17:22 demonstrate his faith and obedience? 9. What historical context supports the events described in 1 Samuel 17:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17? 11. How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David? 12. How is it historically accurate that David carried Goliath's head to Jerusalem if it wasn't yet under Israelite control (1 Samuel 17:54)? 13. Psalm 142:4 shows David claiming no one cares for him--how does this reconcile with 1 Samuel 22:2, where he has loyal followers? 14. 1 Chronicles 20:1: How does David's apparent absence during the battle align with or contradict other accounts of his military leadership? What Does 1 Samuel 17:22 Mean Then David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster“Then David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster…” (1 Samuel 17:22) • David keeps the practical details in order before engaging the spiritual battle. Earlier, Jesse entrusted him with food for his brothers and a gift for their commander (1 Samuel 17:17–18); David honors that trust first. • His willingness to submit his own plans to proper authority echoes 1 Samuel 17:20, where he rose early and obeyed his father’s instructions. • Scripture consistently ties faithfulness in small tasks to God’s greater purposes—see Luke 16:10 and the pattern of Joseph delivering supplies to his brothers in Genesis 37:14. and ran to the battle line “…and ran to the battle line.” • David doesn’t stroll; he runs. His eagerness reveals confidence that “the battle is the LORD’s” (1 Samuel 17:47). • This same urgency recurs when he later charges Goliath (1 Samuel 17:48); in both moments he trusts God more than human odds. • Joshua 1:9 urges strength and courage, while Psalm 18:29 affirms, “For in You I can charge a troop, and with my God I can scale a wall.” David’s sprint embodies those truths. • Quick obedience often precedes God’s visible intervention—compare Philip running to the chariot in Acts 8:30. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing “…When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing.” • Before noticing Goliath’s taunts (1 Samuel 17:23), David shows genuine concern for family. Love of neighbor precedes heroic action. • Jesse had specifically told him to “bring back assurance” about his brothers’ welfare (1 Samuel 17:18). David completes that assignment. • The command to “love one another” (John 13:34) and to “look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4) is on display. • Proverbs 25:25 likens good news from a distant land to cold water for a weary soul; David intends to carry such news back to his father. summary David’s simple, sequential choices—secure the supplies, run toward God’s purpose, care for his brothers—illustrate faithfulness in ordinary duties, zeal rooted in trust, and love for others. In that everyday obedience, God positions him for the extraordinary victory that follows. (22) And David left his carriage.--That is, his baggage. The word "carriage," as signifying baggage, is used in the English Version in this archaic sense in Isaiah 10:28 : "At Michmash he hath laid up his carriages;" and in Acts 21:15 : "We took up our carriages."Hebrew Then Davidדָּוִ֨ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse left וַיִּטֹּשׁ֩ (way·yiṭ·ṭōš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5203: To pound, smite, to disperse, to thrust off, down, out, upon his supplies הַכֵּלִ֜ים (hak·kê·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus in מֵעָלָ֗יו (mê·‘ā·lāw) Preposition-m | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the care יַד֙ (yaḏ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of the quartermaster שׁוֹמֵ֣ר (šō·w·mêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to and ran וַיָּ֖רָץ (way·yā·rāṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7323: To run to the battle line. הַמַּעֲרָכָ֑ה (ham·ma·‘ă·rā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4634: An arrangement, a pile, a military array When he arrived, וַיָּבֹ֕א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go he asked וַיִּשְׁאַ֥ל (way·yiš·’al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand his brothers לְאֶחָ֖יו (lə·’e·ḥāw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) how they were doing. לְשָׁלֽוֹם׃ (lə·šā·lō·wm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace Links 1 Samuel 17:22 NIV1 Samuel 17:22 NLT 1 Samuel 17:22 ESV 1 Samuel 17:22 NASB 1 Samuel 17:22 KJV 1 Samuel 17:22 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 17:22 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 17:22 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 17:22 French Bible 1 Samuel 17:22 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 17:22 David left his baggage in the hand (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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