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1 Samuel 17:20

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 17:20

Verse 20 of 58

Scripture focus

And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the battle.

1 Samuel 17:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 17:20

Theological / Devotional

David rose up early. It was a distance of only about 15 mi. by the road from Bethlehem to Socoh. Familiar with the country, David probably knew of short cuts that would reduce the traveling distance considerably (see Battle of David and Goliath). It would seem that he was not more than four or five hours in making the journey. Perhaps it was late morning when David arrived, about the time Goliath strode forth to make his challenge (see v. 16).

Trench. Or, “encampment” (RSV). Trench warfare was not practiced in ancient times.

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