Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version David ran and stood over him. He took hold of the Philistine’s sword and drew it from the sheath. After he killed him, he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. New Living Translation Then David ran over and pulled Goliath’s sword from its sheath. David used it to kill him and cut off his head. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they turned and ran. English Standard Version Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed him and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And David ran and stood over the Philistine, and he took his sword and drew it out of its sheath, and he killed him and cut off with it his head. And the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, and they fled. King James Bible Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled. New King James Version Therefore David ran and stood over the Philistine, took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed him, and cut off his head with it. And when the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. New American Standard Bible Then David ran and stood over the Philistine, and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and finished him, and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. NASB 1995 Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed him, and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. NASB 1977 Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed him, and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. Legacy Standard Bible Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and put him to death and cut off his head with it. Then the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, so they fled. Amplified Bible So he ran and stood over the Philistine, grasped his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed him, and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their [mighty] champion was dead, they fled. Berean Annotated Bible David (beloved) ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s (immigrants) 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. Christian Standard Bible David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword, pulled it from its sheath, and used it to kill him. Then he cut off his head. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they fled. Holman Christian Standard Bible David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword, pulled it from its sheath, and used it to kill him. Then he cut off his head. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they ran. American Standard Version Then David ran, and stood over the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. Contemporary English Version David ran over and pulled out Goliath's sword. Then he used it to cut off Goliath's head. When the Philistines saw what had happened to their hero, they started running away. English Revised Version Then David ran, and stood over the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. GOD'S WORD® Translation David ran and stood over the Philistine. He took Goliath's sword, pulled it out of its sheath, and made certain the Philistine was dead by cutting off his head. When the Philistines saw their hero had been killed, they fled. Good News Translation He ran to him, stood over him, took Goliath's sword out of its sheath, and cut off his head and killed him. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they ran away. International Standard Version David ran and stood over the Philistine. He took the Philistine's sword, pulled it from its sheath, killed him, and then he cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. NET Bible David ran and stood over the Philistine. He grabbed Goliath's sword, drew it from its sheath, killed him, and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they ran away. New Heart English Bible Then David ran and stood beside him, and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed him, and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore David ran and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of its sheath, and slew him, and cut off his head with it. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleDavid 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. World English Bible Then David ran, stood over the Philistine, took his sword, drew it out of its sheath, killed him, and cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand David runs and stands over the Philistine, and takes his sword, and draws it out of its sheath, and puts him to death, and cuts off his head with it; and the Philistines see that their hero [is] dead, and flee. Berean Literal Bible And David ran and stood over the Philistine, and he took his sword and drew it out of its sheath, and he killed him and cut off with it his head. And the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, and they fled. Young's Literal Translation and David runneth and standeth over the Philistine, and taketh his sword, and draweth it out of its sheath, and putteth him to death, and cutteth off with it his head; and the Philistines see that their hero is dead, and flee. Smith's Literal Translation And David will run and stand upon the rover, and take his sword and draw it from its sheath, and kill him and cut off his head with it. And the rovers will see that their mighty one died, and they will flee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe ran, and stood over the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath, and slew him, and cut off his head. And the Philistines seeing that their champion was dead, fled away. Catholic Public Domain Version he ran and stood over the Philistine, and he took his sword, and withdrew it from the sheath. And he killed him and cut off his head. Then the Philistines, seeing that their strongest man was dead, fled away. New American Bible Then David ran and stood over him; with the Philistine’s own sword which he drew from its sheath he killed him, and cut off his head. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they fled. New Revised Standard Version Then David ran and stood over the Philistine; he grasped his sword, drew it out of its sheath, and killed him; then he cut off his head with it. When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore David ran and stood over the Philistine, and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath, and slew him and cut off his head. And when the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David ran and stood over the Philistine and he took his sword and he drew it from its sheath and he killed him and cut off his head, and the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, and they fled OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And David ran, and stood over the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw that their mighty man was dead, they fled. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David ran, and stood upon him, and took his sword, and slew him, and cut off his head: and the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, and they fled. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Slays Goliath…50Thus 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. 51David 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. 52Then the men of Israel and Judah charged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath and to the gates of Ekron. And the bodies of the Philistines were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron.… Cross References David ran and stood over him. 2 Samuel 1:10 So I stood over him and killed him, because I knew that after he had fallen he could not survive. And I took the crown that was on his head and the band that was on his arm, and I have brought them here to my lord.” Joshua 10:24-25 When they had brought the kings to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the army commanders who had accompanied him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So the commanders came forward and put their feet on their necks. / “Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.” Psalm 18:37-38 I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. / I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, Judges 3:21-22 And Ehud reached with his left hand, pulled the sword from his right thigh, and plunged it into Eglon’s belly. / Even the handle sank in after the blade, and Eglon’s fat closed in over it, so that Ehud did not withdraw the sword from his belly. And Eglon’s bowels emptied. 2 Samuel 23:10 but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. 2 Samuel 20:9-10 “Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. / Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. and he cut off his head with the sword. 1 Samuel 31:9 They cut off Saul’s head, stripped off his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines to proclaim the news in the temples of their idols and among their people. 2 Samuel 20:22 Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 4:7 They had entered the house while Ish-bosheth was lying on his bed, and having stabbed and killed him, they beheaded him, took his head, and traveled all night by way of the Arabah. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. 1 Samuel 7:10-11 As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. / Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, striking them down all the way to an area below Beth-car. 1 Samuel 14:20-23 Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor. / And the Hebrews who had previously gone up into the surrounding camps to join the Philistines now went over to the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan. / When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined the battle in close pursuit. … Judges 7:21-22 Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. / And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath. 1 Samuel 21:9 The priest replied, “The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom you killed in the Valley of Elah, is here; it is wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod. If you want, you may take it. For there is no other but this one here.” And David said, “There is none like it; give it to me.” 1 Samuel 18:6-7 As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” 2 Samuel 21:19 Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. 2 Samuel 23:21 He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. Treasury of Scripture Therefore David ran, and stood on the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled. his sword 1 Samuel 21:9 And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take it: for there is no other save that here. And David said, There is none like that; give it me. 2 Samuel 23:21 And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. Esther 7:10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified. cut off 1 Samuel 17:46 This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. fled [heb] Hebrews 11:34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Jump to Previous Champion Cut David Dead Drew Head Hold Killed Mighty Philistine Philistines Philistine's Ran Scabbard Sheath Slew Stood Sword Thereof TherewithJump to Next Champion Cut David Dead Drew Head Hold Killed Mighty Philistine Philistines Philistine's Ran Scabbard Sheath Slew Stood Sword Thereof Therewith1 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 David ran and stood over him. This phrase highlights David's courage and determination. After striking Goliath with a stone, David does not hesitate but runs towards the fallen giant. This action signifies his faith and confidence in God's deliverance. In the cultural context of ancient warfare, standing over a defeated enemy symbolized victory and dominance. David's actions here foreshadow Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, as seen in passages like 1 Corinthians 15:57. 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. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe young shepherd who would later become King of Israel. He is known for his faith in God and his courage in facing Goliath. 2. Goliath The Philistine giant and champion who defied the armies of Israel and was defeated by David. 3. Philistines A group of people who were enemies of Israel and often at war with them. 4. Israelites The people of God, who were at war with the Philistines during this event. 5. Valley of Elah The location where the battle between David and Goliath took place. Teaching Points Faith Overcomes FearDavid's victory over Goliath demonstrates that faith in God can overcome any fear or obstacle. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's power rather than their own strength. God Uses the Humble David, a young shepherd, was used by God to defeat a mighty warrior. This teaches that God often uses those who are humble and seemingly insignificant to accomplish His purposes. Victory Through God's Strength The battle was won not by conventional means but through God's intervention. Believers should rely on God's strength rather than worldly methods. The Power of God's Anointing David was anointed by God, which empowered him to fulfill his calling. This reminds believers of the importance of seeking God's anointing in their lives. The Defeat of Evil Goliath's defeat symbolizes the ultimate victory of good over evil, pointing to the spiritual battles believers face and the assurance of victory through Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 17:51?2. How does 1 Samuel 17:51 demonstrate God's power through David's actions? 3. What role does faith play in David's victory over Goliath in this passage? 4. How can we apply David's courage in 1 Samuel 17:51 to modern challenges? 5. What scriptural connections exist between David's victory and Jesus' triumph over sin? 6. How does David's reliance on God in 1 Samuel 17:51 inspire your faith? 7. How does 1 Samuel 17:51 demonstrate God's power through David's victory over Goliath? 8. What does David's triumph in 1 Samuel 17:51 reveal about faith and divine intervention? 9. How does 1 Samuel 17:51 challenge the perception of strength and weakness? 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 did David defeat the giant Goliath? 13. How did Goliath's sword end up in the temple at Nob, and is there a historical or archaeological record (1 Samuel 21:8-9)? 14. How did only 400 men escape on camels if David and his men fought so extensively (1 Samuel 30:17)? What Does 1 Samuel 17:51 Mean David ran and stood over him• The scene moves rapidly from David’s sling-shot victory to immediate follow-through. David does not hesitate; faith propels action (James 2:17). • Standing over Goliath signals total domination—God’s deliverance has placed the once-terrifying giant beneath the feet of a shepherd boy (Psalm 18:34–39). • The stance foreshadows Christ’s ultimate triumph over every enemy (1 Corinthians 15:25). He grabbed the Philistine’s sword • David claims the very weapon meant to destroy him. God often turns the enemy’s tools back upon them (Esther 7:10; Colossians 2:14–15). • This sword is massive (1 Samuel 21:9), underscoring the strength God grants when His people step out in faith (Philippians 4:13). • By reaching for the sword, David also demonstrates practical wisdom: he finishes what God has started, using the means at hand. Pulled it from its sheath and killed him • Though Goliath was already down, David ensures the threat is eliminated—partial victories are not enough (Deuteronomy 20:16-18). • The phrase highlights completeness: God’s salvation is thorough; He leaves no lingering hold for the adversary (John 8:36). • David’s firmness models how believers must put to death lingering sin (Romans 8:13). He cut off his head with the sword • Removing the head is a graphic, undeniable proof of victory (Judges 7:25; 2 Samuel 4:12). • It becomes a public testimony—David later carries the head to Jerusalem (1 Samuel 17:54)—declaring, “The LORD saves” (v. 47). • Symbolically, the “head” represents authority; cutting it off illustrates God severing Philistine dominance over Israel (Psalm 110:6). When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead • The enemy’s morale was built on one man; when he fell, their confidence crumbled (Psalm 9:3-6). • Goliath had cursed David “by his gods” (1 Samuel 17:43). His death exposes those idols as powerless (Isaiah 19:1). • The moment highlights the contrast between trusting in flesh and trusting in the living God (Jeremiah 17:5-8). They turned and ran • Fear swiftly replaces defiance; God’s victories are so decisive that opposition melts away (Leviticus 26:7-8; Joshua 2:11). • Israel, once paralyzed by fear (1 Samuel 17:24), now pursues with courage (v. 52). One believer’s faith can ignite an entire community (Philippians 1:14). • The retreat fulfills God’s promise that enemies will flee “seven ways” before His people (Deuteronomy 28:7). summary 1 Samuel 17:51 records the decisive moment when God’s deliverance moves from promise to proof. David’s swift, complete action—standing over Goliath, wielding the giant’s own sword, finishing the battle, and displaying undeniable evidence—reveals that the LORD saves fully and publicly. The Philistines’ abrupt flight underscores how fragile evil’s bravado is when confronted with God’s power. Believers today can stand firm, finish the battles God places before them, and trust that the victory He secures will scatter every foe. (51) And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.--The Philistines had agreed to consider this single combat as decisive. They had no fears as to its result, and when they saw their boasted champion fall they were seized with a sudden panic. Their adversaries, the children of Israel, on the other hand, seeing the unarmed shepherd boy with the head of the great warrior who had so long defied them in his hand, felt that the old power had come back to them, and that once more their Invisible King was with them, so they at once, with an irresistible shout, charged their dismayed foes, and the battle, as far as the Philistines were concerned, became a total rout.Hebrew Davidדָּ֠וִד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse ran וַיָּ֣רָץ (way·yā·rāṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7323: To run and stood וַיַּעֲמֹ֨ד (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations over him. אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to He grabbed וַיִּקַּ֣ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take the Philistine’s הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֜י (hap·pə·liš·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia sword חַ֠רְבּוֹ (ḥar·bōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword and pulled it וַֽיִּשְׁלְפָ֤הּ (way·yiš·lə·p̄āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8025: To pull out, up, off from its sheath. מִתַּעְרָהּ֙ (mit·ta‘·rāh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 8593: A knife, razor, a scabbard And having killed him, וַיְמֹ֣תְתֵ֔הוּ (way·mō·ṯə·ṯê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill he cut off וַיִּכְרָת־ (way·yiḵ·rāṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant his head רֹאשׁ֑וֹ (rō·šōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head with [the sword]. בָּ֖הּ (bāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew When the Philistines הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֛ים (hap·pə·liš·tîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia saw וַיִּרְא֧וּ (way·yir·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7200: To see that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction their hero גִּבּוֹרָ֖ם (gib·bō·w·rām) Adjective - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant was dead, מֵ֥ת (mêṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill they turned and ran. וַיָּנֻֽסוּ׃ (way·yā·nu·sū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away Links 1 Samuel 17:51 NIV1 Samuel 17:51 NLT 1 Samuel 17:51 ESV 1 Samuel 17:51 NASB 1 Samuel 17:51 KJV 1 Samuel 17:51 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 17:51 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 17:51 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 17:51 French Bible 1 Samuel 17:51 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 17:51 Then David ran and stood over (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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