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1 Samuel 17:43

American Standard Version

And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

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1 Samuel 17:43 in other translations

The Philistine said to David, “Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?” The Philistine cursed David by his gods.

1 Samuel 17:43 · World English Bible

1 Samuel 17:43 in context

  1. 41And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.
  2. 42And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair countenance.
  3. 43And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.
  4. 44And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the birds of the heavens, and to the beasts of the field.
  5. 45Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a javelin: but I come to thee in the name of Jehovah of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.