1 Samuel 17:8-11
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8 He stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, “Why have you come out to draw up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose[a] a man for yourselves, and let him come down to me.(A) 9 If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants, but if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us.” 10 And the Philistine said, “Today I defy the ranks of Israel! Give me a man, that we may fight together.”(B) 11 When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.
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- 17.8 Gk: Meaning of Heb uncertain
1 Samuel 17:8-11
New International Version
8 Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, “Why do you come out and line up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not the servants of Saul? Choose(A) a man and have him come down to me. 9 If he is able to fight and kill me, we will become your subjects; but if I overcome him and kill him, you will become our subjects and serve us.” 10 Then the Philistine said, “This day I defy(B) the armies of Israel! Give me a man and let us fight each other.(C)” 11 On hearing the Philistine’s words, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified.
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