1 Samuel 17:16

And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 17:16

BSB
For forty days the Philistine came forward every morning and evening to take his stand.
AKJV
And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.
CPDV
Truly, the Philistine advanced morning and evening, and he stood forth, for forty days.
ERV
And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.
NHEB
The Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.
SMT
And he of the rovers will draw near, the morning and the evening, and he will take a stand forty days.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 17:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 17:16
Summary
Enemy champion appears daily for confrontation
Place
Valley of Elah
Event
Goliath's repeated taunting
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative