1 Samuel 17:21

For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 17:21

BSB
And Israel and the Philistines arrayed in formation against each other.
AKJV
For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.
CPDV
For Israel had positioned their troops, but the Philistines also had prepared themselves against them.
ERV
And Israel and the Philistines put the battle in array, army against army.
NHEB
Israel and the Philistines put the battle in array, army against army.
SMT
And Israel will arrange, and the rovers, array to meet array.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 17:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 17:21
Summary
Opposing armies prepare for direct engagement
Place
Valley of Elah
Event
Armies arrayed for battle
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative