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1 Samuel 17:19
Your brothers are with Saul and all the Israelite soldiers in the Valley of Elah. They are there to fight against the Philistines."
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Christian Standard Bible®
They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah fighting with the Philistines.”
They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah fighting with the Philistines.”
Hebrew Names Version
Now Sha'ul, and they, and all the men of Yisra'el, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Pelishtim.
Now Sha'ul, and they, and all the men of Yisra'el, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Pelishtim.
King James Version
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Lexham English Bible
Now Saul and they and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah fighting the Philistines.
Now Saul and they and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah fighting the Philistines.
English Standard Version
Now Saul and they and all the men of Israel were in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Now Saul and they and all the men of Israel were in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
New Century Version
Your brothers are with Saul and the army in the Valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines."
Your brothers are with Saul and the army in the Valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines."
New English Translation
They are with Saul and the whole Israelite army in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines."
They are with Saul and the whole Israelite army in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines."
Amplified Bible
"Now they are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines."
"Now they are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines."
New American Standard Bible
"For Saul and they and all the men of Israel are in the Valley of Elah, fighting the Philistines."
"For Saul and they and all the men of Israel are in the Valley of Elah, fighting the Philistines."
Geneva Bible (1587)
(Then Saul and they, and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistims)
(Then Saul and they, and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistims)
Legacy Standard Bible
And Saul and they and all the men of Israel are in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines."
And Saul and they and all the men of Israel are in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines."
Contemporary English Version
They're with Saul's army, fighting the Philistines in Elah Valley."
They're with Saul's army, fighting the Philistines in Elah Valley."
Complete Jewish Bible
Sha'ul and your brothers, with all the army of Isra'el, are in the Elah Valley, fighting the P'lishtim."
Sha'ul and your brothers, with all the army of Isra'el, are in the Elah Valley, fighting the P'lishtim."
Darby Translation
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel [were] in the valley of terebinths, fighting against the Philistines.
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel [were] in the valley of terebinths, fighting against the Philistines.
George Lamsa Translation
Now Saul and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Terebinth fighting with the Philistines.
Now Saul and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Terebinth fighting with the Philistines.
Good News Translation
King Saul, your brothers, and all the other Israelites are in Elah Valley fighting the Philistines."
King Saul, your brothers, and all the other Israelites are in Elah Valley fighting the Philistines."
Literal Translation
And Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
And Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But Saul and they, and all the men of Israel were in the Oke valley, and foughte agaynst the Philistynes.
But Saul and they, and all the men of Israel were in the Oke valley, and foughte agaynst the Philistynes.
American Standard Version
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Bible in Basic English
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Saul and they and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah, fyghtyng with the Philistines.
And Saul and they and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah, fyghtyng with the Philistines.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, are in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.'
now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, are in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.'
King James Version (1611)
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
English Revised Version
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Berean Standard Bible
They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines."
They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe Saul, and thei, and alle the sones of Israel in the valei of Terebynte fouyten ayens Filisteis.
Forsothe Saul, and thei, and alle the sones of Israel in the valei of Terebynte fouyten ayens Filisteis.
Young's Literal Translation
And Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel [are] in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
And Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel [are] in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Update Bible Version
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Webster's Bible Translation
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, [were] in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, [were] in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
World English Bible
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
New King James Version
Now Saul and they and all the men of Israel were in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Now Saul and they and all the men of Israel were in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
New Living Translation
David's brothers were with Saul and the Israelite army at the valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines.
David's brothers were with Saul and the Israelite army at the valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines.
New Life Bible
Saul and your brothers and all the men of Israel are in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines."
Saul and your brothers and all the men of Israel are in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines."
New Revised Standard
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, ready to fight with the Philistines.
Now, Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the vale of Elah, ready to fight with the Philistines.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Saul, and they, and all the children of Israel, were in the valley of Terebinth, fighting against the Philistines.
But Saul, and they, and all the children of Israel, were in the valley of Terebinth, fighting against the Philistines.
Revised Standard Version
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"For Saul and they and all the men of Israel are in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines."
"For Saul and they and all the men of Israel are in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines."
Contextual Overview
12 David was the son of Jesse. Jesse was from the Ephrathah family in Bethlehem, Judah. Jesse had eight sons. In Saul's time Jesse was an old man. 13 Jesse's three oldest sons went with Saul to the war. The first son was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah. 14 David was the youngest son. The three oldest sons were in Saul's army, 15 but David left Saul from time to time to take care of his father's sheep at Bethlehem. 16 The Philistine came out every morning and evening and stood before the Israelite army. Goliath insulted Israel like this for 40 days. 17 One day Jesse said to his son David, "Take this basket of cooked grain and these ten loaves of bread to your brothers in the camp. 18 Also take these ten pieces of cheese for the officer who commands your brothers' group of 1000 soldiers. See how your brothers are doing. Bring back something to show me your brothers are all right. 19 Your brothers are with Saul and all the Israelite soldiers in the Valley of Elah. They are there to fight against the Philistines." 20 Early in the morning, David had another shepherd take care of the sheep while he took the food and left as Jesse had told him to. David drove their wagon to the camp. The soldiers were going out to their battle positions just as David arrived. The soldiers began shouting their war cry. 21 The Israelites and Philistines were lined up and ready for battle.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the valley: Dr. Richardson says, that in about twenty minutes, in an easterly direction, form the cave of St. John - which is about two hours or six miles, in a westerly direction, from Jerusalem they came to the valley of Elah; which position seems to agree with that of Shochoh and Azekah. He describes it as "a small valley, and the place of the encampment is pointed out where it narrows into a broad, deep ravine; part of it was in crop, and part of it was under the plough, which was drawn by a couple of oxen. A small stream, which had shrunk almost under its stony bed, passes through it from east to west, from which we are informed that David chose out five smooth stones, and hasted and ran to meet the haughty champion of Gath. A well of water under the bank, with a few olive trees above, on the north side of the valley, are said to mark the spot of the shepherd's triumph over his boasting antagonist. Saul and his men probably occupied the side of the valley which is nearest to Jerusalem, on which the ground is higher and more rugged than on the other side." 1 Samuel 17:19
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 17:2 - the valley
Cross-References
Genesis 17:2
If you do this, I will prepare an agreement between us. I will promise to make your people a great nation."
If you do this, I will prepare an agreement between us. I will promise to make your people a great nation."
Genesis 17:3
Then Abram bowed down before God. God said to him,
Then Abram bowed down before God. God said to him,
Genesis 17:6
I will give you many descendants. New nations and kings will come from you.
I will give you many descendants. New nations and kings will come from you.
Genesis 17:9
Then God said to Abraham, "Now, this is your part of the agreement: You and all your descendants will obey my agreement.
Then God said to Abraham, "Now, this is your part of the agreement: You and all your descendants will obey my agreement.
Genesis 17:10
This is my agreement that all of you must obey. This is the agreement between me and you and all your descendants. Every male must be circumcised.
This is my agreement that all of you must obey. This is the agreement between me and you and all your descendants. Every male must be circumcised.
Genesis 17:13
So every baby boy in your nation will be circumcised. Every boy who is born from your family or bought as a slave will be circumcised.
So every baby boy in your nation will be circumcised. Every boy who is born from your family or bought as a slave will be circumcised.
Genesis 17:14
Abraham, this is the agreement between you and me: Any male who is not circumcised will be cut off from his people because he has broken my agreement."
Abraham, this is the agreement between you and me: Any male who is not circumcised will be cut off from his people because he has broken my agreement."
Genesis 17:16
I will bless her. I will give her a son, and you will be the father. She will be the mother of many new nations. Kings of nations will come from her."
I will bless her. I will give her a son, and you will be the father. She will be the mother of many new nations. Kings of nations will come from her."
Genesis 17:17
Abraham bowed his face to the ground to show he respected God. But he laughed and said to himself, "I am 100 years old. I cannot have a son, and Sarah is 90 years old. She cannot have a child."
Abraham bowed his face to the ground to show he respected God. But he laughed and said to himself, "I am 100 years old. I cannot have a son, and Sarah is 90 years old. She cannot have a child."
Genesis 17:20
"You mentioned Ishmael, and I heard you. I will bless him, and he will have many children. He will be the father of twelve great leaders. His family will become a great nation.
"You mentioned Ishmael, and I heard you. I will bless him, and he will have many children. He will be the father of twelve great leaders. His family will become a great nation.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Now Saul, and they,.... That is, the sons of Jesse, and brethren of David:
and all the men of Israel; the soldiers in the army:
were in the valley Elah; or "by" it, near unto it; for they were set in array on the mountain on the side of it:
fighting with the Philistines; not actually engaged in battle, but drawn up for it; prepared and in readiness to engage whenever it was necessary, or they were obliged to it; and perhaps there might be now and then some skirmishes in the outer parts of the camp.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Samuel 17:19. Fighting with the Philistines. — See at the end of the chapter. 1 Samuel 17:58.
